Notes from the site, the studio and the permit office.
What we learn building in the Riviera Maya — materials that survive the salt and the heat, what the paperwork actually asks for, and how projects really go.
How to Mitigate Costs Without Sacrificing Quality
Ways to reduce the costs of building a house in Mexico without sacrificing the quality of materials or construction.
· Read →How to Find Affordable Financing Options for Building a House in Mexico
Financing options for building a house in Mexico, from mortgages to other alternatives, and what to check before you choose one.
· 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…
· Read →The Decision Delays That Cost Remote Homeowners the Most Money
When foreign clients ask me what causes major budget overruns on custom residential builds in the Riviera Maya, they usually expect me to talk about…
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