Green Building
Avalon Enterprises is committed to environmentally friendly design and construction. All our projects have many sustainable design elements built into them automatically, resulting in healthier indoor air quality, comfort and efficiency. How far “green” we go with is up to each client, and we are happy to educate you along the way as you consider trade-offs. We have designed LEED Platinum homes and are knowledgeable on Passive House design.
Green is style agnostic. A green home can be designed within a budget to fit the specific needs and goals of a family. Building green with Avalon is a personal and creative collaboration making the world a better place.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Avalon Enterprises FAQ
(PDF – 66KB)
FACT SHEETS
- Green At-a-Glance: What is green building? (PDF – 202KB)
Learn about green building ideas. - Bay Area Building: What is our Environmental Impact? (PDF – 215KB)
Learn about the drawbacks of conventional building
Green Building Links
- Build it Green: GreenPoint Rated for Homes
- Build it Green: Green Product Directory
- US Green Building Council: LEED for Homes
- Building Science: Houses that Work
- Passive House Institute US- What is Passive Building?
- City of Los Altos Green Building Regulations
- EPA resource on Indoor Air Quality
Energy Efficiency in the Home
- Consortium for Energy Efficiency: Home
- Energy Star Products and Home Improvement information
- U.S. Department of Energy
- ACEEE: about Energy Efficient Water Heating
- EPA What You Can Do Page
Water Efficiency
- MaP Testing for water efficient toilets and fixtures
- Water Sense
- Santa Clara Valley Water District Resources
Landscape, Greywater and Rainwater
- Greywater Action
- Oasis Design for Greywater
- Harvest H20 Online community
- CA Gardens Drought Tolerant Plant List
Recycling, Reducing Waste, Composting
- The Story of Stuff Project – videos on The Story of Stuff, Electronics, Cosmetics, and so much more
- Eliminate Junk Mail: Catalog Choice
- Santa Clara County Composting Classes
- Earth 911 – Recycling Guide
- Electronics Recycling at Best Buy
California Resources and Tax Credits
National Environmental Education Organizations
“…. Kacey’s attention to detail, thorough command of design principles and sensitivity to our long and short term goals, resulted in a space that exceeded our expectations. This award-winning designer was an early advocate of building “green” and integrated energy efficient and sustainable products into our remodel.”
— Steve T.
— Steve T.
