Sustainability
We collaborate with clients to make projects ecologically and practically sustainable, within any budget.
Whether a client seeks to lower energy costs, find a new look and purpose for old exterior siding, or hopes to design a custom dream home responsibly, Lucian Design adapts to meet custom objectives.
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Contact us to discuss your unique goals. The initial consultation is free.
Strategies For Sustainability Include:
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Upcycling existing materials, including those from demolition
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Upcycling existing furniture
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Selecting energy-efficient windows and appliances
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Installing radiant floor heating
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Utilizing low-VOC and natural finishes
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Building PVC- and Formaldehyde-free, as exclusively as possible
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Insulating without HFRs (Halogenated Flame Retardants)
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Striving for RF (Radio Frequency) mitigation, from cell phone and radar signals
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Wiring panels to minimize EMFs (Electromagnetic Fields)
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Harvesting rainwater for irrigation, and / or designing systems for greywater reuse and whole house filtration
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Analyzing potential for solar electric panels and / or green roofing, based on solar access and projected gains
