That’s a timely question to ask - especially if you are about to embark on a home construction or renovation project. Yet, despite the vast amount of information on green technologies and products available today, the answer can be ambiguous. At Woodmeister, we are committed to taking the confusion out of green building so you get a beautiful, sustainable home that makes sense for your particular lifestyle, goals, and budget – and the environment. We believe the best way to accomplish that is through rational sustainability, an approach to home design and construction that combines expertise with common sense.

What is rational sustainability?

We at Woodmeister understand that just as there is no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” house, there is also no green building strategy that fits every home or situation. We believe that truly sustainable design and building is not reactive, based on what is popular or hot at the moment. Rather, it is a rational plan that synergistically incorporates the priorities that make sense for your family and the long-term life of your home.

Rational sustainability embraces the concept that responsible building and design revolves first and foremost around energy and resource conservation, influencing how your home is built from the inside out and the outside in. It encompasses choosing materials and finishes that achieve design goals without sacrificing health and comfort, conceiving how the house will be situated on the land, orientating it to the sun, and preserving open space and wildlife habitats. Through the lens of rational sustainability, every detail is considered to create a wholesome, transparent, and integrated construction plan.