Welcome to sustainable designs where our intention is to help promote sustainable building practices which create comfortable enjoyable homes while using our resources wisely so that our grandchildren will inherit a world that is still filled with beauty and abundance.

WHAT MAKES THE BUILDING PROCESS SUSTAINABLE?

A sustainable home design will consider the entire life cycle of your home.  It will take a "whole house" approach.  If you want to go green, you will have to consider all of the following:

      Careful Building Design -  Will create properly sized, comfortable and useful spaces.  It will consider the site requirements of topography and solar orientation to blend with the original environment, maximize passive solar options and distribute natural lighting throughout the home.  It will provide for natural ventilation and a full supply of fresh air for the occupants.  A good design will utilize materials wisely and reduce jobsite waste.

      Materials - Choose locally produced products that are easy and inexpensive to find and transport whenever possible.  Choose products which will reliably do their jobs for many years to come.  Sustainably produced products which are easy to replenish so they help to ensure the health and welfare of future generations.  Materials which are non-toxic or low-toxic will reduce pollution at the factory, in the home and in the landfill.  Consider lifetime energy consumption including embodied energy, maintenance & replacement. 

      Implementation - The best design intentions will not be realized if care is not taken during the construction process.  It is important to choose a contractor who will take care to follow through and spend the time to ensure that important details are built properly.

      Verification - Inspections throughout the construction process to ensure proper materials were used and that they were properly installed.  Final verification including a blower door test to confirm proper air sealing.

      Moving In - Setting up your spaces to create a comfortable, enjoyable environment that you will appreciate for years to come.