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HEATHLY HOME AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Wardell has been incorporating healthy sustainable living practices in our building, remodeling and maintenance of homes for years. We continue to grow these standards going beyond government requirements because we care about you, your home and the environment.

Building green does not mean costing more. There are many simple ways to benefit the quality of your home’s air as well as reduce energy and water consumption. We have certified green professionals who understand the methods, products and processes for building green. We will help you decide what makes sense for you and your family.

We take the confusion out of green

For Existing Homes
Healthy Home and Consumption Check Up

Through our energy and air audit, we will determine what you can do to make your home healthier and more efficient. Our Green Certified Professionals will identify and prioritize specific ways to retrofit your home to reduce energy and water consumption. We can determine if it makes sense to add the power of the sun.

We will provide you a report detailing the speed of payback for specific work giving the information you need to decide what works for your home.

sustainable home building materials, green building, build it green, weatherproof my home, winter proof my house

   
sustainable home building materials, green building, build it green, weatherproof my home, winter proof my house

sustainable home building materials, green building, build it green, weatherproof my home, winter proof my house

New Construction- Leed Building Project

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VAMU
This mixed use project contains 4 residential suites with attached parking and up to 3 commercial suites in a variety of configurations.
 
Green materials on this project include:

Solar Electric Power (Photo Voltaic roof panels)
Recycled Stucco (percentage)
Recycled Block (percentage)
Homasote Sound Board
Paperless Drywall in wet areas
Skyblend Veneer Core for Cabinets
Earth Coat Paint
Permeable Concrete Paving Stone System
SIPS Panels
On Demand Tankless Hot Water Heaters
Double Flush Toilets
Lo-Flow Fixtures
Draught resistant plants
Plugs for Electric Cars in Parking Lot

Materials and links:

VAMU Sustainability Summary
by Kathleen Hallahan, Architect
VAMU Owners Perspective
(green opportunities missed)
HealthyBuilding.net
Architecture2030.org
Discoverfairtrade.org
Solartoday.org
Sonyclassics.com - Electric Cars
Treeoflifenursery.com
Environmental Home Center
California Center for Sustainable Energy
Homepower.com
Motherearthnews.com
Montereybayaquarium.org
Buildinggreen.com
Thelaststraw.org
Rocky Mountain Institute