Passive Solar Design

There is a lot of talk about solar panels, wind power, and even "clean" coal as means of sustainable energy. But what if your house could be thermally pleasant without mechanical means? It's possible! Passive Solar design and strategies have been in practice since... well, the caveman era. So, if you're really ready to go green and virtually eliminate your electric bill, let ecocentric|design introduce you to passive solar design and strategies

ecocentric|passive solar design
 

A one to two hour consultation with an ecocentric|designer. During this time, he or she will evaluate your home, lifestyle, and site for passive solar strategies and solutions. ecocentric|solutions guide for greening your home and your planet.


Our designers will cover topics such as…

• Increasing and decreasing solar heat gain
• Solar Orientation
• Site Factors
• Thermal mass vs. Insulation

and more...

You will also receive

1. A customized recipe on how to keep up with your new way of life
2. An unlimited free subscription to our ecocentric|newsletter
3. And full unlimited access to our FAQ and blog topic Q&As

To schedule a consultation or for more information on our ecocentric|design, please email us at carrie.ecd@gmail.com .

image by Carrie LaMastus and Tammy Straw

sustainable living consultation

A large part of living sustainably is being efficient. Whether you want to go active solar, passive solar, or make your existing heating and cooling system more efficient; the first step is to prepare your building envelope.
ecocentric|design can help you prep your home to maximum efficiency.

ecocentric|sustainable living


includes…

A one to two hour consultation with an ecocentric|designer. During this time, he or she will evaluate your home and lifestyle, discuss trick and tips that will save you energy, water, and money, and provide you with a custom ecocentric|solutions guide for greening your home and your planet.

Our designers will cover topics such as…

• Preparing your home for maximum energy efficiency

• Improving your indoor air quality

• Reducing your carbon and methane footprint

• Decreasing your waste

• Water conservation

and more...

You will also receive

1. A customized recipe on how to keep up with your new way of life
2. An unlimited free subscription to our ecocentric|newsletter
3. And full unlimited access to our FAQ and blog topic Q&As

To schedule an ecocentric consultation or for more information on our ecocentric|basics program, please email us at carrie.ecd@gmail.com and help us, help you make the world a little greener.

custom cabinetry

Who knew that the Bay Area was so close to the largest cabinet shop on the west coast. ecocentric|design just partnered with Sacramento Cabinets to design a custom line of bamboo cabinets. We use a Ply Boo, local San Francisco based company to supply the FSC certified bamboo, and non toxic glues, adhesives, and finishes so you can breath easy in your new kitchen.

photos provided by: Geoff Hindin,
cabinet builder extraordinaire and all around fabulous artist

As I discussed previously in: The Devil Wears Stilettos on ecocentric|blog.com, bamboo has a tendency to dent from dirt and debris left on the floor. But on a vertical surfaces like cabinets, shelving, or wall paneling debris can be safely wiped away without a problem.

To schedule an ecocentric consultation or for more information on our ecocentric|kitchen program, please email us at carrie.ecd@gmail.com and help us, help you make the world a little greener.

No one does it like Vetrazzo

When it comes to doing their part to save the environment, no one does it better than Vetrazzo. Vetrazzo is a recycled glass countertop manufacture based in Richmond Ca..Below are some images I took from a tour of their plant.

It is often hard to tell from small samples and even harder from pictures, but the movement and color variation in these pieces can rival any natural stone.

An image from Vetrazzo's sample sale. These smaller pieces make great table tops, cutting boards, hot plates... gifts

Each slaps is 9' x 5' x 1.25" and contains 500 lbs of recycled glass.

Just one of the many bags of glass not going to the landfill

Can you see the piece of the Corona lable? A Vetrazzo countertop will definately give you something to brag about. To learn more about Vetrazzo read:Vetrazzo: True Counter Culture on ecocentric|blog.com or email me at carrie.ecd@gmail.com

california energy calcs

New to ecocentric|design: California Energy Calculations!
ecd can now provide our clients with 24 hour or same day energy calculation for the state of California.

So, whether you're building a new home, or building an addition, ecocentric|design can help you get your project built.

For more information on the 2009 Energy Standards go to:
California Energy Commission
or email us at www.carrie.ecd@gmail.com