Maria Luisa Castellanos
Granny Flats – should we build them?
The Miami 21 Zoning Code for the City of Miami allows what it calls “Granny Flats” in certain areas, specifically T3-L.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- Mar 22, 2021
- 5 min
So you got your permit. Now what? The 6 Phases of Construction
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
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- Feb 20, 2021
- 2 min
So you want to build a new house. Do you know how to pick a site for it?
This article discussed 5 issues to consider when buying a site for a new home.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- Jan 19, 2021
- 2 min
Adaptive Reuse - Will This Become a Trend in Miami
After the pandemic is over, what will happen to all the commercial office space available in Downtown Miami and other areas. Will people...
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- Jun 22, 2019
- 1 min
How about adding to the front of your apartment building?
This article is about a creative idea where an architect added to the front of an apartment building instead of the back of it.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- May 28, 2019
- 2 min
Will online shopping kill brick-and-mortar stores?
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
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- Mar 1, 2018
- 3 min
Want to buy that condo - really?
Condo remodeling is as easy as remodeling a single-family house. There are certain things to consider. Miami architect explains.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- Dec 28, 2017
- 3 min
Planning a house for today and for future sale
Many people ask me what they should do with their houses when they are redesigning them. Some plan their remodeling and/or addition as thou
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- Dec 8, 2017
- 2 min
If you live in Unincorporated Miami-Dade, can you turn your single-family property into a duplex?
Yesterday, Public Housing and Community Development along with Miami-Dade County's Planning Department unveiled the regulations on their
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- Oct 11, 2017
- 2 min
What does 'good bones" mean and what makes 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
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- Oct 2, 2017
- 2 min
Time is right for investing in the Florida Keys
I went to visit a friend in the Keys this weekend, and while I was there, decided to drive around and see how much damage Hurricane Irma had
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- Jul 7, 2017
- 2 min
What is a 40-year Re-certification?
This is about the requirement for 40-year re-certifications in Miami-Dade County. United Architects can perform
these inspections.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- Jun 1, 2017
- 3 min
Designing the Mansion Junior instead of the McMansion
When I was a child unlike most Cubans, my family lived in the north – Missouri, New Hampshire, Alabama, and Georgia. We would come to Miami
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- May 18, 2017
- 3 min
Deciding on which area & which zoning is best for buying real estate
This article should serve as information for anyone interested in buying property in Miami or Realtors who are helping a client look for a p
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- May 12, 2017
- 2 min
Using Miami Area Zoning Codes
Most of the zoning codes in the Miami area are based on mathematical equations, except for the City of Miami. The City of Miami Zoning Code
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
- Apr 4, 2017
- 1 min
Beware of deed restrictions
Besides the many items that a buyer needs to be aware of such as any environmental issues, whether the site has the appropriate water and se
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