SUSTAINABILITY
Our key components of a sustainable home:
Begin with plans that produce a high-performance building which will stand the test of time. If you have an existing structure, J. Smyth Design will assess the opportunity to incorporate high performance and sustainable features. However, a renovation, by its own nature, is a sustainable approach.
High Performance Building Envelope
Enhanced Air Quality
Responsible water practices
Passive solar Design
High-efficiency windows and doors, high-efficiency insulation, complete air sealing, proper ventilation and rightsized heating and cooling equipment
Virgin, raw and reclaimed materials where possible
Low or no-VOC products and materials
Natural ventilation wherever possible
Water conservation
Water run-off
Quality of water
The most significant of techniques, J. Smyth Design will enhance spatial orientations and other significant features for optimal solar gain. This includes optimal site placement of your new home.
High Performance Building Envelope
High-efficiency windows and doors, high-efficiency insulation, complete air sealing, proper ventilation and rightsized heating and cooling equipment
Virgin, raw and reclaimed materials where possible
Enhanced Air Quality
Low or no-VOC products and materials
Natural ventilation wherever possible
Responsible water practices
Water conservation
Water run-off
Quality of water
Passive solar
The most significant of techniques, J. Smyth Design will enhance spatial orientations and other significant features for optimal solar gain. This includes optimal site placement of your new home.