Blog Posts

• HERE WE GO AGAIN – The Hurricane Issue

  Architect

  08/28/2023

  It’s hurricane season – again! And a reminder that we need to build for resilience. When it comes to designing and building a home along the coast or in a hurricane-prone area, there are several reasons why it is important to use a highly experienced design professional. Choose a professional who: 1) Has the knowledge, […]

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• BACK TO SCHOOL : How to design a Family Home that fosters education and well-being

  Design

  08/10/2023

  How to design a Family Smart Home that fosters education and well-being Summer is over in Southwest Florida. At least for the kids! It’s BACK TO SCHOOL time for most students, whether they go to one of the many public or private schools in the area, or continue their education virtually.  Yes, the educational options […]

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• 10 YEARS HLEVEL ARCHITECTURE – 10 PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  Announcement

  01/12/2023

  It has been a rewarding and successful ride so far here at Hlevel We are a small but mighty design team working hard to bring our clients the results they seek. And I guess time flies when you are having fun, because we almost didn’t realize that 10 years have passed for us as Hlevel! […]

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• How can Southwest Florida become more resilient?

  Community

  11/07/2022

  “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.”  Chinese saying   There is need to plan for Resilience The Urban Land Institute of Southwest Florida held the Recover And Response Event hosted by the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) last week, and I was able to attend. Panel […]

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• Cape Romano Dome Home leaves us with memories and lessons on resiliency

  Environment

  10/01/2022

  THE CAPE ROMANO DOMES Everyone local to Southwest Florida knows of the Cape Romano Dome Home. The famous dome ruins sat alien-like in the water, about 300 ft (90 m) from the coast to the island, and had attracted many visitors and tourists by boat. While they suffered the force of nature over the […]

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• Climate Bill and the Impact on Architecture.

  Sustainability

  09/14/2022

  WE ARE ALL CONNECTED As architects, we always take into consideration how a building will impact the environment around it. This can be from something as simple to removing trees, or the materials we use, positioning of the home to the energy systems installed. Over the years we have written numerous articles on sustainable practices, […]

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• Late Summer News

  Newletters

  09/09/2022

  Endless Summers While Summers here in Southwest Florida usually tend to be slower and more relaxed, we have been busy here at Hlevel! … Well, that also includes some ‘busy’ summer fun with friends and family, traveling, and enjoying all that summer has to offer. Those ,who follow us know that it’s during the […]

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• ARTSY – TECTURE – Hlevel Spring News

  Art

  04/13/2022

  Spring has sprung, life has started to bloom with lifted covid regulations. Doors are being “flung open”, inviting you back inside. Welcoming one to explore, experience and once again reconnect with each other and ourselves. Encouraging, people to lift their faces to the sun and breathe through maskless mouths. Emerging butterflies, allowing us to sway […]

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• Gulfshore Life – HOME – Wood

  MEDIA

  04/08/2022

  In a recent article published in Gulfshore Life HOME, the theme was about WOOD in homes.  A home designed by Hlevel Architects was fortunate enough to be featured in the article.  Starfish was a home that Hlevel Architecture provided full-service design. This included, interior design, landscaping and LEED certification.

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• Gulfshore Life – HOME – Hidden Oaks Residence

  MEDIA

  04/08/2022

  Gulfshore Life – Home Magazine recently ran an article on one of our most unique homes. Hidden Oaks Residence was a heartfelt collaboration with Digsau Architects from Philadelphia. The client wanted a contained, compound style home, obscured by trees.  All the views came from the inside. It is an AIA award winning design. 

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