GREEN DESIGN -The heart and soul of our philosophy is "green design" via an integrated systems approach. What is green design? It is the crafting of our design decisions to reflect the greenest or most ecologically sound choices. Whether it is site design to minimize grading/disturbance or building orientation to reduce over-heating from the sun or a specifications package requiring low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) finishes and fly ash in concrete or the use of renewable materials (wood, bamboo, wheat straw, etc.), we consider each and every component of a project and how it integrates into the system as a whole. How can small pieces unite in the whole to exceed the sum of the parts? Careful holistic planning and design leads to optimized performance and reduced environmental impacts.
We bring more than 20 years experience in site planning, appropriate technology (solar, wind, micro-hydro, etc.), alternative building methods (straw bale, rammed earth, PISE, cob) and native and edible landscaping. This deep background combined with todays latest advances in technology allow us to provide client's "green" solutions with reliable return on investment. We are happy to discuss your project with you.
