With energy costs rising to unprecedented levels and the global warming crisis gathering steam, green building designs and practices are fast becoming the norm rather than the exception. Bostonian Renovations is committed to supporting ecologically responsible building by encouraging and facilitating energy efficient designs and incorporating environmentally sustainable products into our construction. There is an ever-growing array of "green building" products on the market, and Bostonian Renovations can help to identify the most practical ways to build energy efficiency and environmental awareness into your home.
Tausig residence - Newton Centre, Ma. Eco-slate roofing made from recycled rubber. Enviro-safe Icynen foam insulation. Advantech sub-floors wall and roof sheathing, paints sealers and adhesives with no VOCs (Volatile Organic Chemicals). Eco-Timber bamboo flooring. Composite exterior decking by Veranda.
Eco-timber- FSC certified Brazilian cherry flooring. Cottrill project - Newton, Ma.	Aesthetics and durability need not be sacrificed when going green.  Enhanced energy efficiency, and a healthier environment both inside and outside your home are easily achievable, and often the additional costs are minimal.  In fact, when it comes to installing high efficiency HVAC systems and appliances, the additional costs are usually recouped quickly with substantially reduced energy bills. Links to green products and resources: Energy Star Homes and green building energystar.gov Icynene foam insulation: envirosafefoam.com Eco-timber flooring ecotimber.com No-VOC paints freshairechoice.com Avantech plywood huberwood.com Recycled rubber slate roofing ecostar.carlisle.com The Green Guide thegreenguide.com FSC   Forest Stewardship Council.  fscus.org
Envirosafe Icynene Foam Insulation Tausig Project - Newton, Ma.	The Tausig green-built kitchen completed