Designing Homes for our Unique Environment w/ Andrés Cañas

About this episode

Matthew Human discusses tropical architecture with architect Andrés Cañas.

Host Matthew Human welcomes Architect Andres Cañas of Cañas Arquitectos to discuss designing appropriately for the tropics, or wherever you are. This episode is sponsored by Maderal Properties. If you’re looking for a home in the Machuca Valley visit them at www.maderal-properties.com If you’d like to promote your brand and support our podcast just like Maderal Properties, DM us for more info. Join our online community and support this podcast here: https://www.Patreon.com/LaVidaVerdePodcast Interested in being our neighbor in the Machuca Valley? Homesites are available in the new Ecovilla project: Ecovilla San Mateo. https://laecovilla.com/?afmc=human&utm_campaign=human&utm_source=leaddyno&utm_medium=affiliate And Also in the new project Serena: https://www.serenacostarica.com/?utm_source=HUMANO

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Human

Guest: Andrés Cañas

Topics covered

• architecture
• tropical design
• sustainable living
• community
• real estate

Keywords

• tropics
• architecture
• sustainability
• homes
• design

Sponsors

Maderal Properties

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cañas Arquitectos, Ecovilla, Serena

Places: Machuca Valley, Ecovilla San Mateo, Costa Rica

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