FAQs
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Caplow Manzano is a company of architects, engineers, and designers. We are interested in the long term health and survival of South Florida. We believe in innovation, adaptation, and change.
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Caplow Manzano tackles health and sustainability challenges by rethinking the way we build in South Florida.
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Caplow Manzano designs healthier and longer-lasting homes.
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We analyzed the typical house from the inside out, and removed the areas that create health risks.
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Our homes have no drywall, no hidden plumbing, no places for mold or other contaminants to collect. We also practice "waterproof design," meaning our houses are elevated above rising sea levels for at least 100 years and only contain materials that can survive getting wet.
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We offer WELL certification, LEED certification, advanced air filtration and monitoring, whole house water filtration, near-zero VOCs, ductless ventilation, opening windows, and abundant light.
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Our philosophy is called design for life. It means that we design homes that support a healthy life, that are eco-friendly, and that last for a very long time.
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To design for health, we find that we must also design for longevity, sustainability, and resiliency. Materials that decay or deteriorate inside a home often create unhealthy conditions.