Because Maui is such an incredible place, many people want to move and live here. But there are some building considerations to know about when thinking about moving and building a new home here. The County of Maui has had to implement guidelines and restrictions such as building codes to address the unique needs of Maui. Maui, and all of Hawaii, by its very location as an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, always bears the brunt of Mother Nature’s wrath. Storms of all types batter the Aloha State from every direction and can tear at the infrastructure that’s taken years to build and perfect. It doesn’t have to be a hurricane to cause widespread flooding and damage. So weather's effect is an important consideration for builders. A strong Kona low storm last year took out … [Read more...] about Building Considerations In Maui
Drafting For Contractors
Contractors have a lot going on during a project. The outcome depends on the planning and drafting of plans before the foundation is even started. Architectural drawings are a necessity at the outset and will undergo several revisions before construction begins. The contractor who needs to draft plans may be crunched for time or need help getting the drawings completed. Enter drafting for contractors or architectural drafting Getting The Plans You Need After reviewing the architect’s rendering, it’s time to start putting things together to get to the finished product. For that, you’ll need drawings. Contractors need to see everything clearly before they begin building anything. Design flaws and other problems are visible and correctable immediately. Errors in communications can lead … [Read more...] about Drafting For Contractors
LEED Certified Architects Help The Environment On Maui
Environmental protection is an issue around the world, but Maui, as well as the entire state of Hawaii, is very sensitive to environmental issues. Our laws and regulations are made with preserving our unique environment in mind. We want to make sure that everything stays the way our ancestors left it to us, and that it stays that way for future generations as well. “Green” or sustainable design is the intent to design and build with minimal impact on both the environment and to the health of a building’s inhabitants. One option is the choice of environmentally-friendly building materials and construction best practices to become a LEED Certified structure. With unique insight on building with respect to the land, an architect can play a key role in environmental protection, … [Read more...] about LEED Certified Architects Help The Environment On Maui
How To Become A “Green Architect” In Maui, HI
One important aspect of building and/or renovating home in Maui is to make sure that what you’re doing does not harm or disrupt the environment or the landscape. For those looking to go further, building an eco-friendly or “green” home is one more way to decrease their carbon footprint and do more to live a sustainable lifestyle. If you’re an architect interested in giving your clients the kind of sustainable home your clients are interested in, it’s easy: you just go green. Green Architecture Explained Also called “green design,” this is the field of architecture that focuses on minimizing the harmful effects of construction on the environment and human health. Using eco-friendly designs, construction practices, and building materials, a green architect designs homes and other … [Read more...] about How To Become A “Green Architect” In Maui, HI
