This project allowed the client to actually feed power back into the grid with their solar energy production system
Integrating radiant floor heating promotes energy efficiency and air quality
dispelling the myths of green building
'Green building' has been around for several years, especially growing in popularity in the seventies. Most recently we have experienced a surge of interest for a number of reasons--a social movement of environmental responsibility, its 'trendy' nature, and probably most notable is the authentic movement toward the practical, long-term cost effective reasons where self-sustainability and saving money is key.
The green building movement is not occurring without a fair amount of confusion, misunderstanding and even narrow-mindedness. A common thought is that all green building practices are expensive, sometimes compromising the style of the building, and requiring an 'all or nothing' approach. This couldn’t be further from the truth. At its core, green building depends on the proper approach. The N.A.H.B. advocates that “Green Building uses a whole house approach to build homes that are more environmentally sustainable. Building science has a key role because it provides an understanding of the “whole house” that goes beyond seeing a home as just a summation of its individual parts. It is the interaction of all of the parts of a home; its systems and equipment, its occupants and the structure itself that defines a whole house approach.” (NAHB, 2006, Green Building for Building Professionals). Building green does not have to encompass new and more expensive materials, and it can apply to all styles, sizes and budget ranges. It begins with an educated involvement of the whole house approach, and it is realized with proper planning and mindful execution.
The green building movement is not occurring without a fair amount of confusion, misunderstanding and even narrow-mindedness. A common thought is that all green building practices are expensive, sometimes compromising the style of the building, and requiring an 'all or nothing' approach. This couldn’t be further from the truth. At its core, green building depends on the proper approach. The N.A.H.B. advocates that “Green Building uses a whole house approach to build homes that are more environmentally sustainable. Building science has a key role because it provides an understanding of the “whole house” that goes beyond seeing a home as just a summation of its individual parts. It is the interaction of all of the parts of a home; its systems and equipment, its occupants and the structure itself that defines a whole house approach.” (NAHB, 2006, Green Building for Building Professionals). Building green does not have to encompass new and more expensive materials, and it can apply to all styles, sizes and budget ranges. It begins with an educated involvement of the whole house approach, and it is realized with proper planning and mindful execution.
