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An Hawaii coastal home lacking appropriate Hawaii coastal home design.

Designing for Hawaiian Climate, Sea Level Rise

Future-Proofing Hawaii Coastal Homes: Adapting to Sea Level Rise

February 18, 2025

Modern Hawaiian home on the Big Island featuring an open-air lanai, solar panels, and tropical landscaping with a volcanic mountain backdrop.

Big Island home design, Hawaii architecture, individual wastewater systems, lava zone building, rainwater catchment systems

Big Island Home Design: Insights for Property Owners

February 17, 2025February 16, 2025

A scenic aerial view of the Big Island of Hawaii, illustrating Hawaiʻi County ADU regulations in action. Sparse, eco-friendly homes, including two-story dwellings and single-story ADUs with hip roofs, are nestled among winding roads, palm trees, and open green spaces, showcasing sustainable island living.

Accessory Dwelling Unit, ADU Design

Hawaiʻi County’s New ADU Legislation: A Pathway to Sustainable Housing Solutions

February 13, 2025

A sustainable Hawaii residential design featuring a tropical modern home, a plantation-style house, and a traditional thatched-roof hale surrounded by lush permaculture gardens.

Designing for Hawaiian Climate, Hawaii Architectural History, Hawaiian Architecture, Single-wall Construction

Crafting Your Dream Home: An In-Depth Guide to Hawaii Residential Design

February 10, 2025February 7, 2025

Modern home with permeable hardscape design in Honolulu, featuring a smooth paver driveway, garden path, and ADA-compliant patio with stormwater management.

Impervious Surfaces, Landscaping

Enhancing Residential Design in Honolulu with Permeable Hardscape

February 8, 2025February 7, 2025

A conceptual sketch inspired by Vladimir Ossipoff’s mid-century modern designs, illustrating key elements of Hawaii modern architecture with open-air lanais and natural materials.

Architecture, Hawaii Architectural History

How Hawaii Modern Architecture Shaped Ossipoff’s Designs

February 2, 2025February 1, 2025

Man reading architectural plans and scratching his head.

Architectural Drafting in Hawaii, Hawaii Drafting Service

Reading Architectural Plans: A Guide for Hawaii Homeowners and Builders

February 1, 2025

Collaborative design session for a Hawaii home remodel, featuring an interior designer, draftsman, and architect in a modern tropical living room.

Architecture, Design Collaboration, Hawaii Drafting Service

The Essential Guide to Hawaii Home Remodel Professionals

January 24, 2025

Modern accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Hawaii with tropical landscaping and minimalist design.

Accessory Dwelling Unit, ADU Design

Modern Hawaiian ADU with Tropical Charm

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Hawaiian-style home with tropical surroundings, illustrating the comparison between HELOC and mortgage options for Hawaii homeowners.

HELOC vs. Mortgage: Key Differences for Hawaii Homeowners

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

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