Ecological Home Design

Ecological Home Design(EHD) is the environmentally sound approach to home design and renovation. EHD reduces fossil fuel consumption both in the construction and in the home’s future fuel bills.
The economic rewards of proper design or retrofit continue for the life of the home and are a smart investment. We comprehensively handle the specific needs of your home, so form and function can partner for enjoyment and peace of mind.

	Key Components of EHD:
		CONSERVATION A carefully chosen home site, conservation in the floor plan of the home coupled with overall energy efficiency makes for high performance housing. All of these approaches, carefully matched to your needs mean that less materials, time and money are needed to construct and maintain, and are the best ways of reducing energy use.
		PROPER MATERIALS After conservation methods have been used, our next step is to focus on smart materials to build the home. Careful consideration is given to both environmental impact and to what is aesthetically pleasing. Appropriate green building recommendations, including products and how they are installed, are made.
		HEATING AND COOLING Intelligent, low input heating and cooling methods are standards of high performance houses. Passive solar principles, proper venting and insulation, to name a few, will all contribute to a home that is energy independent. Renovation projects can greatly benefit from attention to heating and cooling as well.
		RENEWABLE INTEGRATION After the home is conceptualized and sited intelligently, it is time to consider alternative energy options. This can be an integral part in the home design or renovations, and add the final touch to energy independence