Straight answers for building in the Riviera Maya.
In-depth articles from the PlayaBuilder team on costs, contracts, permits, materials and what it takes to build well on the coast.
How Should Your Lot Influence the Design of Your Riviera Maya Home?
The land is not simply the place where a finished house plan will be installed. Its orientation, levels, access, vegetation, infrastructure, and surroundings…
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What Changes When You Design a Home Near the Caribbean?
A home near the Caribbean experiences the same heat and humidity as much of the Riviera Maya, with an additional challenge: airborne salt and more direct…
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Should You Design for Indoor-Outdoor Living in Playa del Carmen?
Indoor-outdoor living is one of the main reasons people want a home in Playa del Carmen.
· Read →How Much Glass Is Too Much for a Riviera Maya Home?
Large windows and sliding doors can make a Riviera Maya home feel open, bright, and connected to the landscape.
· Read →What Should a Hurricane-Ready Home Include at the Design Stage?
Hurricane readiness is easiest to understand as a series of coordinated design decisions, not one product added to a finished house.
· Read →Why Design and Engineering Must Work Together Before Construction Begins
An architectural concept explains how a home should look and function. A buildable project must also explain how it stands, drains, receives power and water,…
· Read →What Should Be Decided Before Your Riviera Maya Construction Drawings Are Finished?
Construction drawings are sometimes treated as a technical translation of a design that has already been approved.
· Read →How Do You Design a Home That Is Comfortable Without Over-Relying on Air Conditioning?
A home in the Riviera Maya can have a large air-conditioning system and still feel uncomfortable.
· Read →Where Should Air-Conditioning Equipment Go in a Tropical Home?
Air-conditioning equipment is often one of the last things a homeowner wants to look at.
· Read →Should Solar Power Be Designed Into the House From the Beginning?
Solar panels can be added to an existing home, and many homeowners do exactly that.
· Read →How Should You Design Electrical Systems for a Modern Riviera Maya Home?
When homeowners review an electrical plan, the conversation often starts with outlets and light switches.
· Read →Building a Home in Mexico While Living in the U.S. or Canada: What I Want My Clients to Know
When clients sitting in Texas, Ontario, or California first decide to build a custom residence in the Riviera Maya, their single biggest concern is almost…
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