They were hosted by Haute Living’s April Donelson. Watch the full webinar below.

Highlight quotes:

Rafael Kalichstein:

“Through this pandemic, I don’t believe that anything changes when we are thinking about design as a practice. We've always had the opportunity to say that design is a problem solving exercise; we're looking at certain parameters to function within, which can be anything from environmental to personal challenges. The role of the designer is to take in all of the available information and craft the singular solution that answers all of the factors at hand. So, just philosophically speaking, I don't believe that design as a practice changes. I do think that the pandemic has opened up another opportunity, and that is found in the relationship between the client and the designer. I think that the client perspective has shifted, and that offers us a new possibility.”

"When we think about the client perspective changing, we think about how our new suggestions are received. The suggestions that we brought to them about how to conserve energy and reduce our carbon footprint got clients really excited. When we suggest that a particular material is not renewable or in real bounty still, clients are eager to learn about materials that are. So, I think we're seeing more and more openness coming from clients, it's not as much of an uphill battle.”

Joshua Rose:

“I think that at this moment, the important problems are clearer to the clients; the clients are better educated moving forward in their projects, and they are realizing what it is that they actually need to do. They need their homes to work for them. There has been less of a focus on wanting a certain style or aesthetic, but instead, their choices are more about what will actually work for them. A client may like something but it's not exactly conducive to the lifestyle that they have, so now, they have a much greater sense of their lifestyle needs and how they’ll actually live in their home.”

“We're definitely seeing the choices that clients want to make, and we can get them to spend a little bit more on these appropriate materials and sustainable choices that will last. Maybe they'll still have to do a refresh with the soft surfaces and swap out some of the furniture, but in terms of the base structure, the things that are really connected to the house, they invest in something that's going to pass the test of time.”

Chastity Centeno:

“Now, more than ever, because people have been cooped up for so long, we are seeing a rise in anxiety and depression. From children to adults, which is terrible, but it is the reality that we are facing. So when you're designing a home or space for anybody, those factors are something that we really need to take into consideration. As designers, we should really start to get to know our clients, not just what their favorite color or pattern is, but really having a conversation and asking, how do you guys function, how do you guys live, do you guys eat dinner together, things like that, because those are the small things that are going to help solve a problem. As designers, we all know that a round table encourages conversation, so if there is a family that's distant from each other, you want to implement that round table so they can face each other and start a conversation. We also must take some consideration of color psychology. If you have a person that is very anxious you might want to stay away from yellow. If you need some relaxation, throw some blue tones into a room. These are small things that somebody else who doesn't do what we do would never think of, but these are the kinds of things that really impact our clients."

Andre Wanderley:

“Our clients looked into their homes with a little more love and passion, further making us realize the importance of our work and dedication to transforming empty spaces, or just houses, into homes. People are now trying to truly live in their homes, the home is not only for sleep anymore. Last year forced everyone to take a look into their house and think about what could be improved. It’s a matter of making your family happier, we want to bring love into the house. That is what we’ve taken away, this year has humanized our company even more, because we’re not just looking into the design, we’re looking at living.”

“The questions are changing, people are more worried about family recipes, home offices, and the gym that they want in their house. They are more interested in the zen spa and in-home massage place than before. We are seeing a change in their demand and that, of course, changes the design too. People are concerned with total comfort and are less into some of the aspects of design in pieces. People love Italian designs, but prior to the pandemic it could’ve been enough if a piece was Italian, but I feel like it's not enough anymore. People want to visualize their lives in the home, they ask themselves: am I going to sit well here, am I going to have a great dynamic if I have this piece here? I feel like that's the future, wanting our homes to be comfortable places."

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of Pedini Miami

In the last decade, there has been a major push to adopt green, eco-friendly practices in various industries, including construction and contractor businesses. Green construction solutions not only have a positive impact on the environment, but these practices also offer an opportunity to provide improved value and long-term cost savings to consumers and companies alike.

That is why we are proud to announce that Pedini Miami is doubling down on its commitment to stay green by adopting sustainable, ecological practices, such as the use of eco-friendly, 100% post-consumption, recycled wood for the fabrication of our signature kitchens and cabinets. Additionally, our products have the absolute lowest amount of formaldehyde in the industry.

Pedini’s efforts to go green have been acknowledged by groups that specialize in recognizing Earth-friendly practices. Pedini currently has the following certifications, all of which have been granted by some of the most prestigious international organizations in the business:

• 100% Green Power Certification
• IDROLEB Ecological Panel Certified
• CI Made in Italy 100% Certified
• Model 231 Ethical Code Certification

For a full list of our certifications and what they signify, we invite you to visit this link.

While these certifications mean a lot for our credibility as a green company, they also help give our customers the peace of mind of knowing we are fully compliant with the highest ecological standards. By choosing a green construction company like Pedini, you can benefit from an increase in direct financial ROI, a higher property value, and a more livable home setting. At Pedini Miami, we have completed a wide variety of sustainable construction projects in the South Florida area. Let us help you achieve your vision for a modern, more eco-friendly home.

To learn more about our green practices and eco-friendly materials, visit PediniMiami.com. Remember to contact us for any questions or to get a free consultation and quote.

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"Baywatch" star Pamela Anderson has decided to sell her long-time Malibu Colony home and move to Canada. Her coastal property is now listed for $14.9 million.

After her recent marriage to bodyguard, Dan Hayhurst, the couple has decided to head north and focus on renovating a home that Anderson had bought decades ago. Anderson, who is an avid animal welfare activis,t would still be able to rescue animals on the new beachfront property. She has also stated that she feels more settled on her sustainable Vancouver Island ranch.

Originally purchased in 2000 for $1.8 million, Anderson completely renovated the property with the help of architect Philip Vertoch and interior designer Josh Chryssanthou. The Malibu Colony home includes four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Anderson ensured to add her signature touch by adding some unique and sustainable features to the home such as teak wood imported from conflict-free areas, a bathtub in the master bedroom, solar panels, and a sustainably built irrigated vegetable garden.

Other amenities include a roof deck with a fireplace and views, a pool and spa, and a guesthouse. The master bedroom has custom closets with built-in lighting, a bath with dual sinks, a private balcony and a sauna. The home also has private beach and lagoon access.

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565 Broome SoHo

Photo Credit: Noë & Associates with the Boundary

 565 Broome SoHo is a luxury condominium designed by Pritkzer Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano and is a unique position to become the first luxury residential Zero Waste Building in New York City. The buildings commitment to Zero Waste will contribute to considerable reductions in waste generated compared to a typical building of its size, with 115 residences. This will include a “Zero Waste Room” on each floor with bins for paper and cardboard, one for metal, glass, plastic, and another for organic material. It will even offer water bottle filling stations throughout the building to become a plastic-free water bottle building.

In addition, the sustainable-focused property will provide building residents with the following programs and amenities; filtered air through a glass-enclosed, 90-foot tall landscaped lounge and conservatory lined with trees and a green wall that provides natural air filtration. Residents will have filtered air flowing through their residences and high-performance, multi-zone heating and cooling system for individual climate control, and a  custom designed high-performance curtain wall system with low-e coating reduces heat loss in the winter month and solar heat gain in the summer months.

The building also features the latest automated parking technology, all of which is located above ground. The property will have 42 parking spots, each of which will be equipped with a full capacity electric charging station.

200 East 21^st Street

Courtesy of Alfa Development

200 East 21st Street, the Gramercy new development condo, is the newest addition to Alfa Developments' Green Collection portfolio, where they have pursued LEED Gold certification for every building they've developed over a ten year period.

The building is also up for LEED Gold certification and includes a variety of eco-friendly features. This includes a vertical living green wall in the lobby by Eco Walls, a communal roof terrace designed by landscape architects Halsted Welles Associates, a solar-powered domestic water production system, wind-generated electricity, and a rainwater collection system.

The building has partnered with Manhattan-based wellness center Modrn Sanctuary to bring an elite series of traditional and holistic health treatments to residents at the 3,000 square foot Wellness Center. These treatments include around-the-clock access to a private Himalayan Salt Therapy Room, which offers wellness benefits such as increased mood and energy levels, enhancement of the immune system, improvements in respiratory conditions and allergies, and migraine alleviation.

25 Park Row

Courtesy of DBOX

 25 Park Row is the new 50-story condominium building designed by CookFox Architects on the former J&R Music & Computer World site directly overlooking City Hall Park in NYC. Uniquely, every residence has views of the park and over 98% of residences offer access to usable outdoor space. Both amenities and residences incorporate biophilia as a design driver, which relates to the eternal quest for optimal wellness by incorporating natural materials, light, patterns, and nature views directly into the home to enhance human health and overall well-being by bringing all aspects of the outdoors, indoors.

The luxury condominium features a full suite of fitness and wellness amenities designed by acclaimed Brazilian designer Andre Mellone of Studio Mellone, including a 65-foot swimming pool, spa treatment room, park-facing gym, and private yoga and meditation studio.

15 Hudson Yards

Courtesy Timothy Schenck for Related-Oxford

 Fifteen Hudson Yards is the first condominium to open at Hudson Yards, developed by Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group. The building is also targeting LEED Gold and uses state-of-the-art technology to focus on sustainability and wellness. For instance, the property delivers ducted fresh air to individual residences with four points of air filtration and home automation with Lutron lighting and thermostat control; and multi-zone climate control to give residents complete control of the home. The building itself has an on-site oil-fired building generator, which provides 100% emergency backup power and the highly efficient condensing boilers lower operating costs and energy consumption in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint.

The property also ensures the resident's wellness is addressed by incorporating a wellness center, which takes up the entire 50^th floor. Residents will have access to leading fitness equipment, a 75-foot long three-lane swimming pool and a private studio for yoga, stretching, and classes. In addition to the fitness center, there is also a spa with two treatment rooms and a fully appointed beauty bar for all hair and makeup services.

Greenwich West

Courtesy Greenwich West

While Manhattan has some green spaces, it is still abundantly a concrete jungle, which makes having a yard almost impossible. Greenwich West, one of the tallest new buildings in Manhattan’s Hudson Square neighborhood has incorporated a living wall to bring its residents a spectacular green space all to their own. Designed by acclaimed French architecture firm, Loci Anima, with interiors by Parisian designer Sebastuen Segers, the tower brings an elegant sensibility to the nexus of one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods. The Viewing Garden, also known as the green wall is designed by French botanist, Patrick Blanc. Situated in the building’s courtyard and reaching nearly 18 feet tall and 38.6 feet wide, the wall serves as a symbol of health and well-being. It also includes 99 artfully planted species creating a total of 102 bulbs in the design. The captivating wall of windows frames the double height lobby and provides residents additional views of the Viewing Garden from inside the building. The introduction of nature into vertical living could be the next big trend we see in luxury condominiums.

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Photo credit: Craig Dennis

Urban growth has been the biggest challenge many major markets around the world have faced in the last few years.  Miami's skyline was completely revolutionized with the addition of award-winning sky homes as a result of the demand for more vertical living. These sky oasis feature state-of-the-art amenities and services for the ultimate luxury living and homebuyers are quickly buying up real estate throughout the city's most prominent high-rise developments. But -- there's a new trend hitting the 305's real estate market: self-sufficient, livable yachts a.k.a. floating homes. This year, during the highly-anticipated Miami Yacht Show, top real estate industry leaders and aficionados were able to tour the first-ever Arkup sustainable floating home that seamlessly blends all the features of a yacht with the form and function of a home.

Photo credit: Craig Dennis

The jaw-dropping $5.4 million home is situated atop 4,350 sq. ft. comfortable living space with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. The floating home is completely self-sufficient and sustainable with the ability to withstand extreme weather conditions. The meticulously crafted home also features a stunning interior fully furnished by the famed Brazilian brand, Artefacto.

Photo credit: Craig Dennis

With an expansive, 775 sq. ft. living room that features breathtaking oceanfront views, the trend-setting home offers an ultra-luxurious living experience transcending all limits by creating a living atmosphere that perfectly blends indoor and outdoor living together.

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