When it comes to incorporating green and sustainable building practices and material utilization into the design of your home, it is important to recognize that most of the opportunity for high-performance comes at the onset of planning and design. We have experience with many of these products, practices and methods and will help guide you through the maze of decisions that will ultimately shape your home and it's performance.

Some elements to consider:

• Exterior wall design and material utilization
• Moisture management
• Insulation package
• HVAC system design, efficiencies and capacities
• Orientation of home, windows, doors (all openings/glazed areas)
• Utilization of natural and constructed shade features
• Passive and active solar solutions
• Proper and efficient installation of all selected materials and systems

Some benefits to building green:

• Lower operating costs and increased asset value
• Reduction in waste sent to landfills
• Conservation of energy and water
• Healthier and safer for occupants
• Reduction in harmful greenhouse gas emissions
• Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives
• Demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility

While we aim to excel in these "green" areas, many of these selections require an additional investment and depending on your short-term and long-term goals, may not always be the right answer for your particular project. Our main goal is to educate you on both the options and process and to ultimately design a home that meets your specific requirements.

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