Case Studies & Projects


One hundred year old home in Woodacre is evaluated and tested with the conclusion that the most cost effective improvements are attic/roof and wall insulation, building envelope sealing, and solar hot water. Click here for the full story...

A green addition is designed and built on to a split level 1950’s home in Fairfax with hydronic, radiant floor heating powered by a high efficiency boiler which also heats warm air for the older part of the home and domestic hot water. Sustainably grown and recycled content flooring, decking and countertops. Extra insulation and double pane, low-E windows and doors keep heating & cooling costs down. Click here for the full story...

A realtor qualifies for an Energy Efficient Mortgage (backed by the FHA) in Santa Cruz... Click here for the full story...

A young couple qualifies for an Energy Efficient Mortgage (backed by the FHA) in Santa Rosa allowing them to borrow an extra $10,000 to upgrade windows, insulate the attic, seal and insulate the heating ducts. Click here for the full story...

Gray water irrigation systems designed for homes in Fairfax and Palo Alto. Click here for the full story...

An environmentally friendly subdivision is designed and implemented resulting in the first LEED Gold certified home in the State of Connecticut with geothermal heating and cooling.  Mature, specimen trees are marked for protection. Conservation easements and a nature preserve under the stewardship of a Land Trust succeed in protecting 78% of the total land area. Click here for the full story...