As professional architects and builders, we like to say that no two building projects are exactly alike. The truth, though, is that there's one way in which all our projects are alike: the elements, methods, and technologies we use to ensure a home's design can withstand a hurricane's force and destructive natural events. The intensity, frequency, and duration of hurricanes are worsening and, as the climate continues to warm, are projected to increase. The Banov team designs homes engineered to withstand the harshest of weather conditions. We want our clients to feel they'll be protected, and their home will be secure no matter what the weather is outside. Standing Up to HurricanesBuilding codes are the first, best defense against destructive hurricanes. After years of record damages from increasingly powerful storms, Florida enacted the most stringent building codes in the country. They require:
Next Gen Hurricane-Proof MaterialsAlong with impact-resistance glass and new roof attachment methods, which are now common practice, experimental materials are also being studied for their hurricane sturdiness. Researchers are studying glass prototypes that increase impact glass resilience even further. Others are looking at engraved "bendable glass" that bends in strong winds without shattering. At the US Naval Research Lab, they're developing what's called a "transparent armor" material which has an opacity level similar to glass but is made from an ultrahard ceramic. Even reinforced concrete, a Florida construction staple material, is being studied for ultra-high-performing bending qualities to enhance its strength against hurricane force winds. Building StrongDesigners, builders, and homeowners alike are looking for new ways to fortify their homes from hurricanes without sacrificing aesthetics. While there's no such thing as a hurricane-proof home, there are levels of resistance, and levels of investment that can protect your home and your family from serious hurricane damage. Partnering with an experienced design build firm ensures your Florida home is designed with quality of engineering, structural integrity, and aesthetic values in mind.
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Whether you’re building a new custom home or multi-story office building, there’s one characteristic every project the Banov team in Vero Beach, FL conceives shares: good design., If you keep these timeless design elements in mind, your new space will always deliver value and well-being. The Tenets of Good Architectural DesignLet’s jump right in. Good design:
Excellence in DesignGood design has a profound impact on how people live and work, enhancing lives in ways we often can’t predict or expect. It must also be able to adapt to the desires and needs of the people who inhabit the completed spaces. The Banov team strives to incorporate all these principles into every architectural design we create. We take an innovative approach to residential and commercial design but never lose sight of how the basics of functionality, sustainability, and accessibility can transform lives and the world.
Whether you’re building a custom home, enlarging a kitchen, or doubling the size of your house, hiring an architect can be a sound investment. Many people ask, “If I know what I want, why do I need an architect?” Or, “Why should I pay two people, can’t my builder just handle it?”
While it’s important to weigh the impact hiring an architect will have on your budget, over the long term doing so can actually save you money. Here’s how. |
Why Banov Architects, PA?With more than thirty years in the industry, Robert and Amy Banov are uniquely qualified to design and build your project. Archives
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