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What is the point of this blog?

I have a unique perspective towards the design of homes and gardens.  The goal of this blog is to give prospective clients a chance to understand my approach to design without even meeting me, and to share things I’ve learned with anyone else who is interested.  

Disclaimer - While some of these topics may relate to homes elsewhere, my entire career has been focused on the design of homes and gardens, and the performance testing of homes in our tropical climate.  If you are in another part of the country you should find a nerd who has spent their career studying your unique climate.

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Hurricane Safe Rooms in South Florida

Buck Reilly October 25, 2020

A discussion of what a hurricane safe room is, how they are built, and whether you should include one in the design of your home or addition in miami.

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In Resilient Architecture Tags hurricane safe room, hurricane resistant homes, miami hurricane architecture, resilient architecture
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Concrete retaining wall, Ipe bench & steps
Native plants and locally sourced materials create an authentic sense of place. This neighborhood entrance will support wildlife and get more interesting with time.
Everyone wants a better kitchen. Some want clean lines and subdued colors. 
Others want a kegerator. 
Your wish is my command!
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With this outdoor kitchen, we were able to solve several problems through thoughtful design.  This small space includes all the outdoor cooking elements (sink, ice chest, trash, grill, side burner), a shade pergola that incorporated lighting and a fa
I wrote this several years ago for CBS 4 Magazine's home improvement section, but it's still a good breakdown of how a normal suburban homeowner should think about their yard. 

#habify
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#plantdiversity
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Dark roofs in Miami are a bad idea.

Remember the shocking wave of heat when you get out of your car in a freshly asphalted treeless parking lot?  Now imagine building your house with that black asphalt.  In Finland it’s cool, in Miami it is du
The Game of Architecture

My job is a game that I have been playing for 20 years but will never master. There is always more to learn and everything I learn makes the game more complex, challenging and interesting. 

The goal is to create the project
Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. 
The outcome is a result of the time put into it. 
Years of practice and experience. 
Hours of thought and observation. 
Days of drawing, coordination and planning. 
Details must be worked out bef
Sometimes the architect calls for steel reinforcing
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