Paia in Maui County is Delightful If you are looking for a great place to build your Maui home, Paia in Maui County is ideal. Aside from being the windsurfing capital of the world, this north-coast town is the first town on the famous Road To Hana. As part of Maui’s historic sugar plantation past, the old wooden sugar industry buildings are still standing and house a range of businesses now such as art galleries, local restaurants, and tourist-oriented businesses such as beach shops and swimwear boutiques. Paia has a bohemian vibe similar to the hippie towns on the Mainland thanks to the folks who moved in after the sugar industry closed. In the 1980s, an influx of windsurfers from around the world discovered nearby Hookipa Beach as a mecca for the sport and brought in an … [Read more...] about Building in Beautiful Paia in Maui County, Hawaii
Maui Architect Role During Construction
Many people believe that an architect is only involved in a project during the initial stages. Actually, the role of the architect changes throughout the life of the project. After the drafting, drawing, and blueprints are completed, an architect is involved in the project all the way to the end. Contract Administration One of the most important roles of a Maui architect is ensuring that the finished product is as close to the drawings and the client’s wishes as they can get. In this role the architect frequently visits the job site to examine: The progress of the project, and updating the client on both the project and the state of completed work Becoming familiar with the job site during the project Report any changes in the work, including defects and imperfections, as … [Read more...] about Maui Architect Role During Construction
What Is LEED Certified In Architectural Design?
Building a home or commercial building anywhere in Hawaii lends itself to ensuring that the architectural style fits in with the environment. What’s even more ideal is to design and build a home or facility that is not only suitable, but sustainable. Building a “green” home or building can encompass a wide range of options, from solar water heating to an entire design that uses green building materials and efficient sustainability. If you’ve done any research on sustainable building practices, you’ve likely come across the abbreviation LEED. This stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and it’s one of the world’s most popular green building certifications programs in the world. What LEED Means The US Green Building Council (USGBC) is a private nonprofit … [Read more...] about What Is LEED Certified In Architectural Design?
