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- Design/ConstructionStructural Insulated Panels
- ICF'S - Insulating Concrete Forms - both for foundations and whole houses
- Passive solar design, utilizing high thermal mass and south facing windows
- Daylighting design
- Full Log - Native logs, with Scandinavian Full-scribe fit
- Green products- Low VOC finishes, local and recycled materials, low-flow plumbing fixtures, etc.
- Alternative construction methods - Straw bale
- Underground construction/bermed earth passive solar
- Net-Zero Energy Buildings
Renewable Energy
- Solar electric systems - off grid and grid tied
- Solar domestic hot water systems
- Solar hot water heating systems
- Wind turbines
- Masonry Heaters and woodstoves
- Micro-hydro electric systems
- Geothermal heating and cooling
Products
- Daylighting - window placement, solar light tubes
- Recycled materials - carpet, tile, insulation, decking
- Low VOC paints and finishes
- Locally produced lumber, windows, siding, logs, stone
- Cellulose insulation - recycled paper
Alternative Methods
- Composting toilet
- Green roofs
- Rainwater collection and use
- Greywater systems
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