Stirling/Brown Architects, Inc. of Winchester, Massachusetts practices green and sustainable architecture.

"Green" and "Sustainability" are terms with many meanings. According to Wikipedia "Sustainability is the capacity to endure. In ecology the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time." Today's buildings should be designed as "Green", with principals of sustainability, in order to remain viable over their expected lifetimes. Stirling/Brown Architects, Inc. is committed to deliver options to our clients, in an effort to reduce energy consumption and save money.

Many measures can be taken to reduce water and energy use by the decisions made during the design process. These include:

• Building orientation
• glass type
• size and placement
• sun shading
• insulation type
• water saving fixtures
• reduced site water run off
• native plant species
• local products
• solar collectors
• energy efficient heating
• air conditioning
• appliances and lighting.

We must all take responsibility for our choices and the stewardship of this beautiful, natural world.

For more information please contact us.

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