by don | Feb 8, 2011 | benefits
Below are slides from a presentation I delivered recently on the topic of building green in tough economic times. As you’ll see in the presentation, many aspects of building green result in a savings of money on construction costs and ownership. Click a slide...
by don | Dec 31, 2010 | how
Green Builder Magazine has developed the Green Building Pyramid (below) as an exceptional visual diagram showing the core elements of green building. Click the image below to see the enlarged version.
by don | Dec 31, 2010 | what
In 2010, I built a home for owners who wanted a small home that lives big. We combined the uses of space so that one could see across the home, from the kitchen, through the bar, dining and living areas, and through to the outside. There’s a laundry-powder room off...
by don | Jul 21, 2010 | benefits
It’s easier to follow someone else’s prescription for achieving our goals (like building a sustainable home) than doing the hard work of making the thousands of decisions that suit our lifestyle and fit our budgets. If you’re up to the task of a custom design, here...
by don | Jul 21, 2010 | benefits
Perhaps the most tangible way to convey the value of green home design is in the measurable savings on the annual utility bills. The most recent home I constructed is a good example. A photo gallery is below. Through a combination of ingenious design, energy...
