Stairs Before	Stairs After		Conference Room Before	Conference Room After

DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT STUDIO

Cheryl Spector was challenged to create a pleasant work environment in the basement of a residence.  The environment needed to be energy efficient and reflect the sustainable mission of the firm.

The following elements work together to make this a sustainable project:

Affordability:

• Managed construction waste.
• Renovated exising structure instead of building new.
• Reduced commuting time and expense by locating studio within residence.

Innovation:

• Used recycled/renewable building materials in original manner.

Green Building:

• Managed construction waste to reduce waste and divert it for recycling.
• Purchased office furniture from socially responsible companies and used furniture outlets.
• Incorporated recycled content buidling materials.
• Optimized energy efficiency and decreased water consumption through use of energy efficient fixtures and appliances, replacement of plumbing lines and use of alternative electricity source.

Community Oriented:

• Renewed daytime community of neighborhood.
• Provided all visitors, client and associates ongoing education and awareness of sustianable design by highlighting sustainable features of the studio.
• Painted studio with bright cheerful colors, creating an un-basement like and welcoming feel.