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Resume Peggy Ghozali

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:06:03 GMT

Return to resumes Residential Designer ________________________ Partner and CEO April 2008–Present Casa Concept Inc. Houston, TX Designing sustainable residential units, single family and multi-housing. Producing Construction Document and Project Starts and deadlines. Project Management including Budgeting Control, Coordinating projects with engineers and other trades, Project Bidding and Price Negotiations. Marketing including Designing and Maintaining the company’s website, Producing Sales and Marketing materials, Staging marketing events. Sales including Merchandise research and sale. Principal Designer; Project and Development Administrator 2006–April 2008 Waterhill Company Houston, TX Designing, Managing, Producing, and Facilitating the construction of over 250 residential units. Conceptualizing Site Lay-out and Managing Site Development within and between office inter-departmental...

Resume Geraldina Interiano Wise

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:32:18 GMT

Return to resumes Residential Designer ________________________ Principal and founder- Casa Concept inc., Houston, TX 2006 A sustainable/green residential design firm promoting environmentally sound structure, design and living, that will alter the landscape of housing in America to better reflect the modern needs of its multicultural families. Abode Living Development for a green urban complex of 9 single family townhouses along the new Bike Trail in Houston Heights, TX Modern Hacienda, West University Place, TX Principal and Founder- Arte Productions inc., Houston, TX 1998 A design firm that focused on residential design and segment production for TV and radio on home design, Geraldina I Wise hostess. Appeared regularly on Univision Radio and on English and Spanish local TV programs in Houston. Scuseria Residence, West University Place, TX Principal and Founder- ATTICUS Architecture, Houston, TX...

Casa Concept Resumes

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:29:07 GMT

Geraldina Interiano Wise Geraldina's community involve-ment includes Chairman of the Advisory Board for Arte Publico Press, member of the Depelchin Children’s Center Board, Julia Ideson Preservation Advisory Board member, Community Service Chair, St. John’s School. Born and raised in El Salvador, Geraldina Interiano Wise came to the United States to attend University and pursue her dream of becoming an architect. With two degrees in Architecture from Rice University (1983 and 1985) and combined majors in Art History and Modern Studio Art, Geraldina set out to NYC, San Francisco and San Antonio to work on prominent international and national projects under the best of mentors. Upon...

Our Work

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:56:42 GMT

RECENT WORK Green design has been at the core of our philosophy for many years, without labeling it as such. With the GREEN movement taking hold of America, we are now not only calling it GREEN, but also documenting it as such. Our recent work embodies GREEN designing and living, the tenets of sustainability Casa Concept, Houston Scuseria Residence, City of West University Place, TX Ballantyne Residence, Southgate, Houston, TX Van der Ven- Martinez Remodel, South Hampton, Houston, TX Oxford Park, The Heights, Houston, TX Alvarado Residence, San Salvador, El Salvador Cherches Lakehouse tile selection, Lake Livingston, TX OTHER WORK During the 25 years of experience in designing projects as big as a new city in the Saudi Arabian sand, under the award winning firm John Carl Warnecke and Associates ( NYC), and as small as kitchen and bathroom remodels, we have accumulated many successful projects all over the world. Vacation Home, Ojai Valley, CA Ranch...

Resume Geraldina Interiano Wise

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:43:40 GMT

Residential Designer ________________________ Principal and founder- Casa Concept inc., Houston, TX 2006 A sustainable/green residential design firm promoting environmentally sound structure, design and living, that will alter the landscape of housing in America to better reflect the modern needs of its multicultural families. Abode Living Development for a green urban complex of 9 single family townhouses along the new Bike Trail in Houston Heights, TX Modern Hacienda, West University Place, TX Principal and Founder- Arte Productions inc., Houston, TX 1998 A design firm that focused on residential design and segment production for TV and radio on home design, Geraldina I Wise hostess. Appeared regularly on Univision Radio and on English and Spanish local TV programs in Houston. Scuseria Residence, West University Place, TX Principal and Founder- ATTICUS Architecture, Houston, TX 1990 Award winning Architecture design firm...

Green Design & Construction Services

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:23:06 GMT

Custom Homes - We find it a priviledge to work closely with our clients to surpass their design and service expectations, and to work with innovation within most budgets. Custom Kitchen, Baths and Verandas - We stay on top of the hotel, spa and entertainment design industry, where the trends for the home come from. Custom Remodels and Additions - With our vast experience and knowledge of quality construction, we are able to seamlessly design remodels and additions, only affecting areas that need to be touched to fully realize the value of the home. Custom furniture, cabinetry, sinks design and fabrication - Most of our houses include our original designs, many times done more economically than what is found in the marketplace. See some of our custom designs. Prototype Design and for Builders and Developers - Our expertise in single family homes, townhouses, and global research on living prototypes allow us to design new ways of living for modern families. Concept...

Top Ten Reasons to build or remodel GREEN

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:17:39 GMT

1 Reduce the costs of inhabiting your house- energy bills, water bills, cleaning, upkeep 2 Insure and retain the value of your house- insure that it will have a long lifespan and that it will appreciate in value. You want to put a check next to LEED and/or Energy Star when listing your house. We are now competing in the energy and sustainability arenas, and the competition is on the rise. 3 Invest in your personal time- less maintenance, more personal or family time, better health 4 Set your bar high on your quality of life quotient- envision the simple pleasures of life and make them reality, like an outdoor shower, a covered terrace, a breeze flowing through your bedroom in the fall, collecting rainwater to water your producing garden. Your imagination is your limit. 5 Protect and conserve your and your children's natural resources- don't keep depleting the environment, harvesting mountains, depleting forests, dumping chemicals in waterways, and polluting our precious...

Concept House, Green House, Healthy Home

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:14:13 GMT

An innovative exponent of Latin fusion residential design for living in the US with Latin family and aesthetic values, and state of the art thinking about green building and sustainable housing Casa Concept is a green idea home, created and designed for the modern multicultural family in the US, by Geraldina Interiano Wise, residential designer. It is located in the heart of City of West University Place in Houston, Texas, and has been in the West University Tour of Homes The design concept of this green house is to be a timeless yet modern, romantic yet practical, deceivingly simple yet elegant interpretation of the beloved Latin hacienda type, that can accommodate the needs of evolving Latino families, as well as evoque the aesthetic and family values of the culture. Built around a traditional courtyard entry sequence, entering through the timeless zaguan, the house is an exercise in spatial and sensory discovery. Among the strong values that influenced the design is the close...

Green Building

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:13:02 GMT

What is Green Building? Green building is a home that is friendly to our planet and to the people who inhabit it, that conserves energy, water and building materials. There are standards of green building that can be used anywhere in the world, but to be green and intelligent, one has to be more regional in one's approach. Most of the basic elements of green building are intuitive and logical, if the consumer's frame of mind is open and caring. Demystifying GREEN building is our philosophy towards allowing every member of society to join in the movement and to aim at taking further the tenets of Green Building. What are the principles of Green Building? Use building industry practices that are friendlier to the environment Use latex paints only so as to prevent using solvents that will infiltrate our watersources Use low VOC (volatile organic compounds) so as to provide a safer...

Eye on Design

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:09:59 GMT

We at CASA concept work constantly at advancing the way we live, the way we build, the world we live in. Sustainability and green are not new elements to design and certainly not to our brand of design. In fact, the majority of the world has used such tenets to build their dwellings since the beginning of time. In many countries- including Japan and Costa Rica-, where scarcity is a driving reality, people are intent on perfecting at home the art of sustaining their environment and living close to nature...the true basis for intelligent design. El Salvador, Indonesia, Texas, Greece, Maine, Malaysia, California, Italy, Florida, Mexico, New York, France, Eastern Europe, Colorado- among the many places by which we have been touched- have taught us a thing or two on family, culture, values, nature, vernacular architecture, design. To create the house of the future we live, we connect, we research. Peek through our camera lense and perhaps you too will be inspired by what we see around...

About Us

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:35:12 GMT

Casa Concept Inc. The creative team of Casa Concept is a collective of multidisciplinary design professionals with global perspectives on high-concept modern home and living. We conceive the home as a balance between nature and technology, aesthetics and function, old world and avant-garde. Through our combined experience of more than 35 years in design we have developed trend-setting philosophies specializing in the kitchen and bathroom, and outdoor living areas. As professionals in the home design arena we believe in the long-term responsibility towards planning and building the housing landscape for the future generations. We are the agents of broadening the horizons of builders and developers to think in longer terms than now, so that we can leave a legacy to our children that is pertinent to how families will live and the environment that they will inherit. Casa Concept is an embodiment of deep time for people, speaking of the past, allowing for the present and performing...

How to Consult With Us

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:02:46 GMT

Pictures, floor plans, elevations, sketches, notes, magazine clippings, paint chips, finishes samples and description of your project or issues/questions should be sent in advance by email or slowmail to Casa Concept Inc., 3405 Amherst St. , Houston, TX 77005
We ask that you be prepared with notes, questions, pictures or drawings in front of you by the agreed upon time to place the phone call.
We will place the phone call, at the agreed upon time, and it will be prepaid in 15 minute increments.
To buy consultation time go to our showroom.
Charges are for phone consulation only. Emails exchanged will not be billed. If there is a request by client for sketches, review of plans or elevations, or other tasks including research, a proposal for such services shall be sent, pre-approved, and pre-paid by client via showroom.
Most initial consultations shall take 30 minutes.

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Fri, 22 May 2009 20:48:39 GMT

A Green Father's Day Gift!!! The SunLight Solar Powered Flashlights Light Up Father's Day and give the gift of GREEN with this flashlight or room illuminator that is lighting up some of the most remote regions of the world. The SunLight illuminator is solar powered, extremely durable, and weather resistant. With state of the art photovoltaic technology and making use of lifetime LED bulbs, you can count on years of use without having to buy or dispose of batteries. A must-have in every emergency kit, an invaluable lamp for camping, and a powerful reading lamp/night light, join the GREEN movement and surprise Dad with this eco-lamp any time of the year. See our catalog for full description Read our Press...

Casa Concept- Bluegill Green Home Energy Efficiency Study video #6

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:55:53 GMT

Healthy Home recommendations- Best Practices

Casa Concept- Bluegill Green Home Energy Efficiency Study video #5

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:55:13 GMT

Recommendations for an Energy remodel

Casa Concept- Bluegill Green Home Energy Efficiency Study video #4

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:54:44 GMT

A/C needs to be adequately sized for the house; ductwork in attic is the big culprit for energy waste

Casa Concept- Bluegill Green Home Energy Efficiency Study video #3

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:54:19 GMT

How important are double insulated windows, and the effect of tree shade on your house?

Casa Concept- Bluegill Green Home Energy Efficiency Study video #2

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:53:42 GMT

How does old insulation work- or not?

Casa Concept- Bluegill Green Home Energy Efficiency Study video #1

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:53:18 GMT

What elements of the house are we recording?

Casa Concept Thermography Study

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:52:37 GMT

Case Study #1 A one-storey ,1600sq.ft. house built in 1953; 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with attached garage with octogenarian live oak trees and a beautiful back yard. Owner wants to update the house, and add 240sq.ft. to make the house an age-in-place home with a modern master bedroom suite. She knows the house is old, the windows single-pane and the walls cracked. What she doesn't know is how much leaking there is everywhere, how much her indoor air is mixing with the attic air, how hot her attic gets in the summer due to lack of proper air circulation and ventilation, how little insulation there is and how compromised it is, and how leaky her A/C ducts are. The thermography camera used for the study operates using infrared radiation. The results are similar to an X ray machine in that it can see through some walls and detects surface anomalies, but it operates differently. The photographs show in black and white the differential of temperatures. See the examples...