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Navigating Miami-Dade Building Codes for Whole-House Renovations by Miami architect
Before you start a whole house renovation in Miami, there are three very important things you need to look at before you do anything else. Are you in a flood zone? What kind of structure is supporting your roof? Are you on septic tank or sewer line?

Maria Luisa Castellanos
May 163 min read
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Are you relocating to Miami? Do you know where do you want to live?
This is a quick overview of Miami's central, prestigious neighborhoods, and how difficult it is to get a permit there, by Miami architects, Maria Luisa Castellanos

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Apr 232 min read
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Will online shopping kill brick-and-mortar stores? Miami architect asks
A lot has been said about online shopping vs. shopping at brick and mortar stores. Many people think that physical stores are on their way

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Mar 202 min read
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Planning a house in Miami for today and for future sale
How can you plan a house for today and for future sale. Miami architect gives you a few ideas: curb appeal, roomy bathrooms, high ceilings.

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Feb 224 min read
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What does it mean to be experts in residential coastal construction? A Miami architect explains
In this article, a Miami architect explains what it means to be an expert in residential coastal construction in Miami, Florida

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Feb 163 min read
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Unveiling the Allure: Why Relocating to Miami, Buying Property, and Renovating is the Ultimate Game-Changer
Article by Miami architect Maria Luisa Castellanos about why relocating to Miami, buying a house, and renovating it is a game changer.

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Feb 165 min read
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Steps to build the remodeling of your neighborhood shopping center by a Miami architect
Miami architects gives you the steps to build a remodeling for your neighborhood shopping center. What are the most important issues?

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Feb 164 min read
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What should you know to get a permit for a house addition in Coral Gables? Coral Gables residential architect explains
Coral Gables architect explains the process for taking an addition through the Board of Architects process & continue to permitting.

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Feb 93 min read
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What does 'good bones" mean and what a good floor plan?
To me, “Good bones” means a house with a working floor plan, solid structure, and windows. In other words, it may need to be remodeled or u

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Jan 203 min read
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4 Stages of a Successful Remodel in Coral Gables: Do you want to give your house a new look?
What are the stages of a successful remodel in Coral Gables to give your house a new look? Coral Gables Architect explains.

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Jan 144 min read
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10 Ways to make your design more beautiful and livable by a Miami residential architect
A Miami residential architect can design your space to flow from one area to another, but without great details the space can appear stark.

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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What is a 40-year Re-certification?
Information about 40-year re-certifications in Miami-Dade. United Architects performed
these inspections in the past, but is no longer.

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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Granny Flats – should we build them? Miami residential architect says, "Yes"
The Miami 21 Zoning Code for the City of Miami allows what it calls “Granny Flats” in certain areas, specifically T3-L.

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 24, 20243 min read
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Want to build on a small lot in the City of Miami? Architect firm can help with that!
Miami architect, Maria Luisa Castellanos, describes what you can build on a small lot in the City of Miami and the related parking issues.

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 24, 20244 min read
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So you got your permit. Now what? The 6 Phases of Construction by one of the top architecture firms in Miami
So you got your permit for your building, what happens now? This outline of the phases is for a small building in Coral Gables or Miami

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 23, 20246 min read
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Using Miami Area Zoning Codes - Miami architect explains
Learn from a Miami architect where to find the zoning requirements for a lot you want to buy prior to purchasing it.

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 16, 20242 min read
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8 Ideas for a More Energy-efficient Home Design in Miami
Miami architect explains 8 ideas to incorporate into a house design to make it more energy efficient. Start with cross-ventilation.

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Principles of Good Planning from the Miami 21 Zoning Code
Maybe you want to know why Miami 21, the zoning code for the City of Miami, is such a different code from all the other municipal codes in S

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 2, 20243 min read
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Building for the Future: Residential Architecture in Miami
This article, by architect Maria Luisa Castellanos, R.A., describes residential architecture trends as Miami prepares for the future.

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Oct 19, 20242 min read
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Miami Architect tells you why you must know whether your property is in a flood zone before purchase
Miami architect explains why you need to know if you are in a flood zone before you buy, in order to add or remodel the property later.

Maria Luisa Castellanos
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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