Recent Projects

Green home certification Certification services for homes built to the green home standard of the Florida Green Building Coalition; assisted architects and contractors with designs and materials that meet the standard

Home renovation assessments Provided assessments of energy-efficiency, water use, durability, health, and landscape for homeowners wanting to “green” their renovation project

City by the Sea project Led elementary school students on a walking tour outlining the sustainable features of a historic neighborhood; the students returned to the classroom and constructed a model city based on their field experience. read more

Edible and native landscapes Consulting with neighborhoods and homeowners on the use of edible and native plants in common areas and yards; selecting proper plants and providing instructions on environmentally-friendly maintenance

Historic home crawlspace conversion Provided design and technical expertise for the conversion of a traditional ventilated crawlspace to an energy-saving conditioned crawlspace on a 1921 bungalow home

Educational Signs Wrote the copy for a series of environmental education signs placed in common areas of a new traditional neighborhood development

Safe play area Landscape mantained using mostly organic fertilizers and natural pest control products. These products are less likely to wash away into waterways and are safer for people, pets and the environment.