Designing Homes for the Florida Climate: Tips for Coastal Living

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The coastal conditions of Florida don’t influence our designs, they define them. Every custom home The Lykos Group builds in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers is crafted with a deep understanding of the region’s unique environmental conditions, including heat, humidity, salt air, sea breezes and storm resilience. When it comes to new construction in Southwest Florida, success means more than just beautiful aesthetics, it demands resilience, performance and strategic planning.

We begin each project with the environment in mind. From the intense Florida sun to the constant exposure to saltwater, every element of the Florida coastal lifestyle shapes our approach. Our custom homes are positioned and oriented to optimize natural light and views without overheating. We design for passive cooling by incorporating cross-ventilation through impact-rated Andersen windows, and we prioritize structural shelter without compromising beauty.

Take our Marco Island home on 617 Crescent Street, for example. Every detail, from roof overhangs to window placement, was calculated to balance beauty with environmental efficiency. These thoughtful custom home decisions enhance livability while ensuring long-term performance in Southwest Florida’s climate.

Material choices for coastal custom homes go far beyond visual appeal. We often specify standing-seam metal roofs, high-density stucco and rot-resistant cypress to ensure every exterior stands strong against wind, water and time. These decisions are essential to creating homes that thrive in coastal conditions.

From structural systems designed to meet wind codes, to subtle integrations like motorized hurricane shutters, we layer every feature with purpose. But it’s all done with the same commitment: to create timeless homes that feel effortless yet exceptional.

Florida’s coast presents unique challenges, but when you build with experience and intention, it becomes your greatest design asset. At The Lykos Group, we don’t build generic. We build for where we are—and for how our clients want to live, now and decades from now.

If you’re considering a new home on the Gulf Coast, connect with us. Let’s build something extraordinary together.

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