Sustainability/Green Living

Environmentally-Conscious Design Techniques

Sustainable design seeks to minimize the negative impact of buildings on our environment by enhancing efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space. Sustainable design offers advantages in terms of finance and health for our generation as well as for future generations.

Sustainable Energy

Sustainable design reduces the energy needs of a building and increases its ability to acquire or generate its own energy.

Sustainable Building Materials

Architectural salvage and recycled materials are used when suitable. The reduction in use of new materials allows for reduction in the energy used during the production of new materials.

Sustainable Site Amenities

Sustainable design takes into consideration wind and traffic patterns, healthy land and water use, and light.

Social Sustainability

Sustainable design can help to create a sustainable way of living within a community. Sustainable design can make commercial, residential, and light industrial areas more accessible for those traveling by foot, bicycle, or public transit.

School Building Becomes Community Center North Manchester, Indiana Rehabilitation of two stories 6,610 sq. ft. Cost: $405,000 Date of completion: 12 Months Owner: Community Services of North Manchester
Historic Movie Theater Converted Into Hotel Warsaw, Indiana Total interior demolition then erection of living space within existing historic brick shell. 28,500 sq. ft. of 5 Star business accommodations Date of completion: 12 Months Owner: Zimmer
Fitness Trail Warsaw, Indiana
Pill Box Warsaw, Indiana
Garden House Warsaw, Indiana