At Taylor + Taylor, we prioritize green materials and sustainable approaches. 

This means providing clients with options for healthy and environmentally friendly materials including natural insulation, zero-VOC paints and coatings, low-waste and zero-waste tile, FSC certified woods, natural clay plasters, and sustainable fabrics and textiles. Beyond our team’s knowledge in green building:

• We work with general contractors who prioritize careful demo so that whenever possible, finishes, appliances, fixtures, and materials can be donated to individuals or groups that will reuse them. When these can’t be reused, we work to make sure that debris is sent to sorting facilities where recycling and composting are prioritized. 

• We involve consultants with deep knowledge in assessing and installing sustainable systems. Our grey water consultant designs plumbing systems so that water from baths, showers, and laundry can be reused for irrigation as well as water harvesting so that rainwater can be captured and used for irrigation. Our solar consultant is deeply knowledgable in designing electrical systems that not only generate electricity but can directly power a home (not just contribute to the grid), integrate battery storage, power electric cars, and plan for future energy needs. Our trusted HVAC subcontractors can provide detailed HVAC capacity calculations and options for systems that far exceed already high CA efficiency standards.

• Through our network of experts, we can provide energy audits, mold and moisture inspections, and laboratory mold testing.

• We work alongside our most trusted vendors to infuse expertise into product selection. Interacting with our designs, they inform us of efficiency, durability, and environmental considerations along the selection process.

For more information on the profound impact of built environments on climate change and how architecture and construction can achieve zero emissions, Architecture 2030 is a great place to start.