It's Blue Skies Ahead for Green Living
Green living is not just a trend. Many think it's a necessity. As designers versed in sustainable design practices, we can help reduce your carbon footprint and lower energy bills. And green remodeling needn't be an expensive proposition. Many product options can be specified at the same market rates of non-environmentally friendly products, with the added advantage of reducing long-term operational costs and increasing your property's future value.
The environmental benefits of sustainable design are many. We can decrease global pollution, save water, reduce dependency on fossil fuels and minimize impact on land. There are immediate health benefits as well. With enhanced air quality, people feel better and suffer less from allergies.
Our Practices Include the Following:
- Determine the best practices to employ within your project as discoveries are on-going in this burgeoning area
- Managing air quality and contaminants & incorporate natural resources
- Selection of earth-friendly energy star & other energy-saving appliances
- Selecting FSC-certified products & discuss the use of reclaimed and recycled products
- Selection of no/low VOC materials to reduce exposure to toxins
- Designing earth-friendly interiors to lessen post-consumer waste
For homeowners seeking sustainable design, we consult with medical professionals in addition to relying on the expertise of co-founder Melissa Cummings, RN, to accommodate specific health needs.
We'll work with you to remodel one room at a time or the whole house. We'll also liaison with your contractors to ensure our designs are executed with the highest quality products and craftsmanship your investment will allow, and are completed according to schedule.
Green living is an integral part of Design for Life™. Click the tell us about your project link below or give us a call at 617-587-1700. We can show you how being good to the earth is also good for you, your family and your budget.
