True to our name, Green Design and Engineering is focused on bringing our clients custom home plans that embody the principles of eco-friendly, sustainable design concepts. We strive to help you design a home that not only looks great, but makes you proud to live in as an environmental steward doing your part to conserve the environment. We channel our design principles into a variety of design services for property owners, including:
Regardless of the project scope or size, we’re committed to sustainable planning initiatives. Some of the areas we focus on specifically include:
Independence from grid energy is becoming more and more common in sustainable home design. Not only is it a great way to save money, it’s a way to feel good about your home and the daily power it takes to run it. We can help you explore many of the top eco-friendly power generation options out there, enabling greener power consumption by your home.
Active
Geothermal
Hot Water
Passive
Solar
Wind
Water is a precious resource and one with an abundance of recycling and conservation options. Let our team help you integrate water recycling efforts into your home design, so you can do your part in conserving one of earth’s most important natural resources.
Cisterns
Closed Systems
Filtration
Open Systems
Your septic, sewer and even trash disposal systems are important because their ultimate destination is back into the environment. We help homeowners explore ecologically friendly ways to minimize the impact of waste disposal and ensure their home’s contributions to the environment are net positive, instead of harmful.
Biological
Black water systems
Desalination
Garbage
Gray water systems
Septic
Solid waste
Waterless
Structural engineering, from design optimization and inspection support to structural modeling including custom retrofit options can also be utilized to lessen environmental impact. Whether the project is a new home, low-rise commercial building, or conventional structural engineering project, we can help you get started.
Container Homes
Tiny Homes
Wind Turbines
Adobe Structure
Greenhouses
Structural Conversion
Retrofits
Foundations
Environmental home design also includes forethought to interior home design—how efficient your home is or sustainable materials you’re using inside your home, like flooring or insulation. We’re happy to consult with you on sustainable choices for interior remodeling and design, so you can feel good about your surroundings and their net positive impact on the environment.
Low emissive materials
Recycled materials
Sustainable materials