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Mastering Tropical Architecture: 4 Foundational Principles for Building a Home in Costa Rica
A serene pool nestled in a lush tropical jungle, surrounded by vibrant greenery and tranquil natural beauty. When it comes to building a...

Diego Méndez Arce
Jul 185 min read


Luxury Home Design in Costa Rica: The Ultimate Standard of Invisible Comfort
How data-driven architecture creates homes that live in harmony with nature. What Makes a Home Truly Luxurious? This Arkamos-designed...

Diego Méndez Arce
Jul 65 min read


Sustainable House Design & Build Trends – What No One Tells You
Why I’m Tired of Greenwashing Mainstream "green" trends are way more marketable than being efficient in a highly complex process. First,...
Diego Mendez Arce
Jul 23, 20216 min read


To Build or Not to Build a House in Costa Rica
Swaying in a hammock under palm trees, enjoying a serene beach day. If you're one of those people who's sitting on the fence when it...
Diego Mendez Arce
May 20, 20216 min read


The Most Common Pitfall of Hiring an Architect and or a Builder in Costa Rica
Architect and builder collaborate on-site, discussing project plans amidst the evolving construction framework. This is one topic I’ve...
Diego Mendez Arce
May 7, 20215 min read


A DESIGN-BRIEF, the First Step in Successfully Designing and Building a Home in Costa Rica
What is a Design-Brief? A Design-Brief is generally a document that accurately depicts the “DNA” of your project, and it is the anchor...
Diego Mendez Arce
Apr 22, 20214 min read


5 Reasons to Hire an Architect Before you Buy Property to Build.
I recently wrote a blog article for Ivo Henfling in one of his websites, this contains some useful information about the Design Brief,...
Diego Mendez Arce
Apr 20, 20211 min read


The Real Price of Building a House in Costa Rica in 2025
The price of design and building a house in Costa Rica.
Diego Mendez Arce
Mar 11, 20215 min read


4 Important Details to Consider Before Building a House in Costa Rica.
1. Communication Good communication is paramount. I can’t stress enough here how important this will be during the process. Yes, you will...
Diego Mendez Arce
Feb 12, 20214 min read


4 Critical Things to Know Before Buying Land to Build a Home in Costa Rica.
If you intend to purchase a building lot so you can build your home in Costa Rica, there are quite a few important details to consider....
Diego Mendez Arce
Feb 12, 20215 min read
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