As the sun begins to rise in Tulum, June 1st marks the start of hurricane season and that means it’s time to get prepared. Living...
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Construction Handbook at a glance
When building at LAT, there are many things taken into consideration. More than just building homes, we want to create an environment that is in...
How to build in Tulum: permits
Building in Tulum can be an exhausting task, even if you follow the guidelines established by the local government and stick to doing everything by...
4 tips on building a comfortable house in the jungle
The phrase urban jungle is rarely used positively. When you read those words, chances are you thought of concrete, brick and pavement – in other...
How big is your water tank?
I usually ask neighbors this question to figure out the correct size of the water cistern for a house in the area. Most times, few...
4 tips on building orientation and location
In these months of intense heat is when the quality is tested and the defects of our constructions are exposed. The thermal sensation outside can...