Q: How did you get into doing green design? A: While studying design and architecture at Stanford University, I took a course on passive solar design from Gil Masters. During the first years of my business, I remained intrigued with green design and incorporated low impact materials and practices into many projects. Nevertheless, it did [...]
Q: How much does it cost to build a green home? A: There is a range of green choices, so the cost depend entirely on the features you choose. Some green features will cost more up front, while some cost the same as conventional. Often less costly mechanical systems can be selected due to the [...]
Q: I’ve heard about “green” but I’m not sure what it is. What does green mean? A: Green buildings are high performance buildings, which typically maximize use of: • Free natural resources (natural daylight; passive cooling & heating, natural ventilation) • Energy efficient technologies • Locally made building products while conserving natural resources and minimizing [...]
Q: Tell me about Avalon Enterprises A: Avalon Enterprises is an award-winning residential design firm specializing in custom homes that showcase green design. I founded Avalon after studying design and architecture at Stanford University and Oxford University in England. I wanted to marry my passions for architectural design and construction arts. Today, as a licensed [...]