One does not need to geek out on technology to know that smart homes will not only continue into the future but will become even more advanced. That’s right, even smarter. In fact more smart cities will be popping up in addition to smart home automation. And what exactly is a smart home?
Read MoreSome of our latest residential projects at SweisKloss have included designing and constructing green roofs, also known as living roofs. When an opportunity arises to incorporate a green roof, clients are very much drawn to the idea of having one. From a design angle, they add aesthetic value; they are colorful and provide a wonderful natural element to any structure. But the myriad of environmental and health benefits is certainly what impacts quality of life the most.
Read MoreEveryone knows about the benefits of having indoor plants—they release oxygen into the air and absorb carbon dioxide. But for many people, it is the simple joy of having them and caring for them. Evidenced by how much we water, feed, and sun (or not) them.
Read MoreSweisKloss recently became a Santa Monica Certified Green Business, and we are truly proud of our new status because environmental responsibility has always been one of our core philosophies. It’s simply a part of our everyday, which is why we incorporate sustainable design into every built environment we create and construct.
Read MoreFor SweisKloss, designing sustainably means being attentive to the well-being of the whole building, grounds and occupants. All three benefit from the use of quality materials, abundant light and fresh air, and ease of maintenance that simplifies the lives of the end user.
Read MoreI write this on what is forecasted to be the hottest day of the summer so far this year. Our office, in a beautiful old building near the beach in Santa Monica, has a lot of windows but no air conditioning. Every summer we play a game of window and door roulette, opening some, closing others, to get the right balance of cool ocean air cross breezes. But when there is no breeze, well, we have no choice but to take frequent breaks to get popsicles!
Read MoreAs a design + construct firm whose mission is to create, we use a lot of material. We are thoughtful about how our projects impact the environment and we consciously incorporate existing materials where possible. In addition to reusing material, we recycle what we do not use. And Los Angeles County and the State of California assures that we do.
Read MoreWe often hear about conservation efforts but fail to take part in them. Sweiskloss is giving you a chance to participate in conserving water by using your dishwasher.
Read MoreWhat seems like long ago I would see for-lease signs on the sides of buildings advertising available space as “fully wired” or “wifi enabled”; these technologies were new and unique amenities at the time.
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