DIY Micro-Hydro: An ‘alternative’ alternative energy source
- NOV 01, 2018DIY Micro-Hydro, hydroelectricity: Residential electricity in Costa Rica is expensive. Rates are among the highest in Latin America and much higher than in North America. Ev
Building in Costa Rica
Building in Costa Rica: When is the right time to build in Costa rica
- NOV 01, 2018When to Build in Costa Rica: Key points to kick off a successful project: First time visitors to Costa Rica are typically mesmerized by the wonderful weather and magnificent
Robbie Antonio: REVOLUTION PRECRAFTED disrupts the Home-building Industry
- NOV 01, 2018Robbie Antonio: REVOLUTION PRECRAFTED disrupts the Home-building Industry with Prefab Homes: How would you like to live in a home designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Ha
Marvelous Mar Vista: Flamingo Costa Rica Development
- SEP 13, 2018Mar Vista: Flamingo Costa Rica Residential Development: An address to remember, Mar Vista is your place to call home. Located on the Gold Coast of Costa Rica, Mar Vista has pr
Escazu Skyline: The Highpoint offered by LX Costa Rica
- SEP 05, 2018Escazu Real Estate, LX Costa Rica – The Highpoint is a contemporary jewel by acclaimed Costa Rican architect Ronald Zurcher. This sleek multi-level residence towers over
Building in Costa Rica: Dream Home Design
- AUG 04, 2018Building in Costa Rica: Dream Home Design: So you have seen enough of Costa Rica to get a sense of the pura vida vibe in a variety of beautiful locations. You’ve got a feel
Build Green and Prove it: Sustainable Building in Costa Rica
- JUL 04, 2018Building Costa Rica – Building it Green and Proving it: Sustainable Building in Costa Rica: Developed countries many years ago realized that as natural resources were us
Grow Sustainably, Build Sustainably, Live Sustainably: Costa Rica Eco-Sustainable Special
- JUL 03, 2018Grow Sustainably, Build Sustainably, Live Sustainably: A side from the abundance of nature tours and adventures that make Costa Rica a traveler’s paradise, there are plenty
Septic Systems Costa Rica
- JUN 01, 2018Septic Systems Costa Rica: As mentioned in my June 2017 Howler article about plumbing, septic systems play an important role in the treatment, recycling and reuse of wastewate
Building Costa Rica – Built-in Safety By Design
- MAY 03, 2018Now that Semana Santa has come and gone, it’s the perfect time to discuss home security systems and ways to protect your home. Unfortunately, Costa Rica is known for petty t