Like preventative health, but for architecture – we design buildings that avoid typical problems so they do not eventually become a threat to your family’s health or your property’s value.

Hypostruction

or how we’re building more with less, and what it means for your next home.

Hypostruction (n.) from the Greek hypo for "less" or "under" and the Latin struere for "to build" or "to pile up"; describes our reductionist approach to design: build more with less. We analyze the typical modern home from the inside out and remove everything that appears to be unnecessary, harmful, or susceptible to rapid decay. We find that about 20% of the space inside most homes is lost to voids above the ceiling and inside the walls, and these voids harbor dust, mold, pests, and chemicals that may be harmful to our health.

Modern hallway with wooden wall panels, polished concrete floor, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

In practice, our hypostruction homes that have:

  • No drywall

  • Accessible plumbing

  • No AC ducts

  • Elevated floor slabs

  • Non-toxic finishes

  • Solar power

This results in a healthier, more durable, more sustainable, and more spacious home for you and your family.

Learn more the award winning team changing the face of construction in Miami.