A 750 sq ft Remodel illustrates step by step the green design choices in the strategic planning of a remodel project. Total Spaces Design shows how little cents it takes to make sense and still be green.
2. Going Green without the Greenbacks SAVE A HOME SAVE THE PLANET STRIKING A BALANCE BETWEEN A HOMEOWNER’S BUDGET AND THEIR NEEDS
3. GREEN DESIGN Minimizes its impact on the environment through conservation of energy, water, and other resources, while contributing to the health of its occupants without compromising the aesthetic design. Approach a green project with a holistic view to seeing the HOUSE AS A SYSTEM REGARDING BUILDING SCIENCE, health and sustainability
14. FUTURE PHASE STUDY Thinking about future additions now will help with overall plan
15. START WITH A GOOD DESIGN CHAMPAGNE TASTE AND A BEER BUDGET DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN YOU CAN’T HAVE WHAT YOU WANT Master plan for Maison vert
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18. TEAR OUT REVEALS NO INSULATION and unsealed gaps A Easy SOLUTION TO GAINING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IS TO ADD INSULATION Some Insulation was in the CEILING AND FLOORS BUT None in THE WALLS Time to correct Under-structured construction that is common in Post WW2 housing due to shortages of material at the time
30. Master Bedroom Text PAINT MIS-MIXED SECRETARY - CRAIGSLIST CLOSET DOORS - SECOND USE WINDOW SHADE - DESIGNER SURPLUS FABRIC
31. second bedroom PAINT - MIS-MIXED $5 DESK - CRAIGSLIST $0 WINDOW TREATMENT - FAMILY TRUNK & BED - CLIENT’S OWN DISPLAY CASE & ART - DESIGN CONSIGN CLOSET DOORS - SECOND USE
37. GREEN SOURCE LIST 21 South Nevada St., Seattle, Wash., 98134 http://www.seattlehabitatoutlet.org/ Habitat Home Improvement Store SOURCE WEBSITE ADDRESS SECOND USE www.seconduse.com 7953 2nd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98108 EARTHWISE www.earthwise-salvage.com 3447- 4th AVE. S. , STE. E, Seattle, WA 98134 RE STORE www.re-store.org/ballard 1440 N W 52nd ST, Seattle, WA 98107 CRAIG’S LIST www.craigslist.org DALY’S www.dalyspaint.com 3525 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 SEATTLE PAINT www.seattlepaint.com 5 LOCATIONS SHORELINE TO TACOMA CONSIGN DESIGN www.consigndesign.us 1630 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 BEDROCK INDUSTRIES www.bedrockindustries.com 1401 W. Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98119