WEATHERFORD PLACE ECOCRAFT HYBRID™ COMMUNITY OF LEED PLATINUM HOMES

Abstract

INTRODUCTION “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” —Margaret Mead My partner, Denise Donahue, and I, Simone du Boise, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB are, in essence, environmentalists. As licensed architects, certified general contractors, and LEED Accredited Professionals, we co-founded Cadmus Environmental Design-Build in spite of our belief that the world doesn't really need another developer, builder, or architect, but rather because it most certainly needs environmental stewards. We also believe we have both a personal and professional responsibility to utilize our abilities and expertise to “Build A Better Environment.” Our Weatherford Place Community is a living expression of that commitment to comprehensive energy and water conservation, coupled with contributory assets that demand less and deliver more as a community. Our signature solution, the EcoCraft Hybrid™ Home, provides a prescriptive method towards Net Zero...