Green By Design
As much as 90% of what makes a home green is the first 10% – the design.
Linwood’s Site Specific Design™ process will:
- enhance the unique characteristics of your property
- address building code and permitting requirements
- maximize the sun’s warmth in cooler seasons/climates, and reduce its impact in hot seasons/climates
- determine the best land use with minimal impact on the environment
The first step in designing your home is to translate your ideas into a preliminary plan – one that can be used to develop working drawings and a rough budget.
You can incorporate as many green features as you want during the planning and design process. Upfront planning can save you a great deal of money. Green features may include solar heating, heat exchange units, grey water recycling, low flush toilets, maximum use of natural light, and increased energy efficiency factors.