Since 1994, all of my projects incorporate some aspects of green construction including non toxic or less toxic materials, resource efficiency and containment to protect owners and neighbors from what is released during construction. As an example, I recently completed a whole house renovation for a chemically sensitive person using non toxic materials selected by a health consultant, Marrilee Nelson.  I serve on the Board of the Eco-Home Network in Los Angeles, California.

As a certified Bau-Biologist and Environmental Consultant since 1989, Mary Cordaro has worked with many hundreds of clients from around the country, on everything from simple paint choices to full scale, new construction and major remodeling specifications. Her first major residential new construction project was completed in 1991, when she consulted on both troubleshooting and solving contaminant problems, as well as specifying new building and interior materials.  In addition to specifying healthy, ecological materials and systems, she has also worked with a large base of homeowners who have hired her to trouble shoot and solve indoor contaminant problems, resulting from and including moisture and mold, chemicals, and electromagnetic fields.

From 1996-1998, Mr. Hofmeister completed two environmental homes certified by Scottsdale’s Green Building Program.  Practicing in Los Angeles, Hofmeister has completed a home using ICF walls and alternative energy systems.  He is currently designing 4 earth sheltered homes in Los Angeles.  Hofmeister is a member of the AIA and USGBC.

Janaki Welch Design-Build incorporates theoretical and practical aspects of BauBiology; health enhancing and ecologically sound building materials and systems, and green building materials and systems, designing and building residential and commericial spaces.  Three green home projects completed; 4 currently in progress.  Current project: incorporating solar energy system, healthy building materials, recycled waste.  “I believe our homes and work place should be sanctuaries and nurture our well being. “ Janaki is a Certified Bau-Biologist.

My firm has designed 10 buildings. Our most interesting project has been the development of an “eco-estate,” which has many buildings made of recycled materials. The first green project completed by my firm was in 2001. We have one LEED Accredited Professional, and everyone is a member of the USGBC.

OMD is dedicated to responsible, sustainable construction. Energy efficient and eco-friendly. Some of the materials used include: bamboo and coconut palm flooring, Kirei panels made from Japanese Sorghum plants, non-toxic Koskipanels, tankless water heaters, radiant electric heaters, and translucent polycarbonate sheets.

We have completed 40 green home projects since our first green project in 2003.  For example, PermaCity installed a solar array for Living Homes in Santa Monica, the first ever LEED Platinum certified home.  We have one LEED Accredited Professional on staff and are affiliated with NRDC, E2 and PermaCity Foundation.

We have completed one 2-story residence in Santa Monica (2005) that has many sustainable features including a photo-voltaic roof system that provides electricity, recycled and sustainable building materials, low emission finishes, a tankless water heater, drip irrigation system for drought tolerant landscaping, natural fiber carpeting, energy star appliances, sustainably forested wood cabinetry and low water usage plumbing fixtures.  We have a second residential project in Mar Vista under construction that incorporates many “green” materials and energy systems as well.  The major portion of our work is in corporate and healthcare interiors.