Benefits

Why hire an Eco-Architect?  We are your advocate.

  1. We provide inspiration, guidance, a broad overview, and an efficient plan for working through the complicated yet exciting process of designing and building your green, sustainable & healthy home or office.
  2. An Eco-Architect has the education, training, experience & knowledge to see the bigger picture and understand ALL aspects when renovating a space or creating a new building – from design, to complex zoning & building code information, to coordinating with various consultants (structural, mechanical, electrical & more) to selecting the best sustainable options possible, to dealing with contractors & overseeing the final construction project to verify that the project is being built according to plans and specifications.
  3. With broad knowledge of sustainable design & construction, an Eco-Architect can show you alternatives and options you might never think of on your own. We can show you how to enlarge your home so you don't have to move. We can design an office that meets your needs today and can be adapted for tomorrow. And, we can offer ways to make your project cost effective.
  4. A well-conceived project can be built more efficiently and economically. An Eco-Architect’s experience can save you money in advance by anticipating problems. It is much easier to make changes on paper than after construction has begun. Well detailed drawings create a greater accuracy to price & build your project.
  5. An Eco-Architect can help you save long-term operating costs through energy efficient building design, maximizing passive solar, enhancing natural lighting, and assessing the best alternative, renewable, energy supply systems to match your needs.
  6. We have a broad resource library of currently & locally available sustainable, healthy/non-toxic materials & finishes that are durable as well as beautiful. We stay abreast of the current technology in roofing, natural exterior & interior wall systems, flooring options, cabinetry, paint finishes, etc. Our familiarity with the full range of products available enables us to suggest the most appropriate and cost-effective materials for your project.
  7. An Eco-Architect can create a beautiful, green & healthy, esthetically balanced design - and good design sells. A well-designed eco-house or building has a higher resale value and a well-designed office or store draws customers. A well-designed & healthy work environment attracts employees and increases productivity.