Design Solutions is a Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) and a dealer of certified green cabinets and building materials.  As a Certified Green Building Professional design/build firm, we can offer unique expertise and services to meet your “green” remodel design needs.

Benefits of Remodeling and Building Green

There are many reasons to build or remodel green.  These include a concern for the environment, an interest in building more efficiently and health considerations.  By applying a “green” perspective to design, construction and remodeling, green building brings together the benefits of resource conservation, energy savings and healthier living.

Incorporating natural and efficient lighting, proper ventilation, efficient heating and cooling systems are just some of the ways to create a green home that is more comfortable.  Adding low VOC emitting products such as cabinets, floors, paints and insulation provide healthier indoor air quality.

Remodeling and building green is about building better.  A green home is built to last, with quality design and construction that hold up over time.  They cost less to live in and maintain because they’re built to be energy efficient and durable.  A green home gives you more for your money, making it a greater value.

Green Building Resources

United States Green Building Council

Build It Green

Green Building Benefits

Building Green

Bay Area Green Home Guide

SF Environment

Stop Waste.org

PG&E Rebates and Energy Saving Ideas

LetsGreenThisCity