Solutions

We work with homeowners, architects, and builders to design energy efficient, healthy homes, we can guide you through the process of getting an EnergyStar™ or EarthCraft Virginia™ certified home or just build or remodel with an integrated design that considers all aspects of an efficient, healthy home.

• Get a high R-Value insulation while preserving the integrity of your historical home
• Learn which sustainable flooring is best for you
• Find out how to improve your indoor air quality
• See if Compact Fluorescent Light fixtures really the answer
• Get your plumbing, air conditioning, heating, and electrical systems to all work together to run more efficiently (saving money)
• Collect rainwater cost effectively
• Design your landscape to save energy dollars

Most of these solutions begin to pay for themselves immediately. Many of thse solutions are less expensive than "traditional" methods--espcially when starting from scratch.  As green building becomes more "mainstream," this will be even more true.

How Can We Help You?

We can spend an afternoon working on a specific issue, we can be retained to consult through a design process, or we can consult by the hour for the occasional question.  We also can be engaged to speak at your local event to brief people on how to live greener lives through the creation, updating and operation of their homes.

Buildings are one of the largest contributors to pollution in the world. We can help you stop adding to the problem and be part of the solution.