Understanding Project Costs
It is far too often that I get the question asked to me: “How much does it cost to build a house in Costa Rica?”. There is no real answer to that specific question as there are too many variables …
Air Conditioning and your Vacation Home in Costa Rica
Today I thought I would share some ideas about my recommendations on air conditioning systems for your vacation home in Costa Rica. At SARCO Architects Costa Rica, we have been designing vacation homes for the past 10 years, and therefore …
Good Practices for Rainwater and Roof Design in Costa Rica
SARCO Architects Costa Rica provides some important tips on smart roof design As rainy season is finally kicking in full-blown this year, I thought I would share some essential tips and good practices for effective roof rainwater design for your …
Bathroom design tips for your Luxury Vacation Home in Costa Rica
The design of an ocean view vacation home has many elements that need to be approached differently than when designing a non-view centric design. When you have a piece of land with a significant and beautiful view, the entire home …
Low Energy Architecture
Introduction There is a strong demand for using renewable energy solutions in new houses at the moment; however we should not forget the benefits of reducing the energy demand of a building at source. If a building has very high …