One of the biggest misconceptions of an “airtight” building is the fact that you have to live in a closed box, you can’t open your windows, your house can’t “breathe” and you can’t live like a normal human being. However this is not the case. Air-tight means unwanted air is not coming into your house, […]
Architecture
Infographic: 7 Key Benefits of Owning Historic Property
Historic landmarks have a certain charm and aesthetic to them… not to mention great educational value! As a LEED Certified, sustainable design architecture firm, we see historic buildings, landmarks, and districts in an extremely positive light. Amazingly, this is also how the government sees historic objects, too. Once an object, property, or district is deemed […]
Infographic: Why Solar Energy Shines Compared to Other Forms of Electrical Energy
Environmental Impacts of Solar Energy, by Tom Kacandes Friend and colleague, Tom Kacandes, thoroughly evaluates the environmental impacts of solar panels. He uses the “life cycle” of the panels to show the effects of solar energy compared to other forms of electrical energy. In short, solar overshadows every other form of electrical energy, even wind […]
Creating Wellness Through Green Building Design: Our First Blog Post!
Welcome to Our Blog! The go-to spot for everything: Architecture, Green Building, Wellness and Sustainability related! We’ll be creating posts aimed to help YOU stay informed about the values of green buildings and their positive effects on the built environment and the generations to come. Wellness Alfandre Architecture PC, is a full-service architecture firm committed to […]