Certified Green Builder & Remodeler

Green Buildings Practices

Here are some of the various green and environmentally friendly building practices that we do, and there are many more available upon request.

  • Geothermal heat pumps - up to 400% more efficient than traditional heating and cooling methods.
  • Tankless and solar hot water heaters
  • Photovoltaic (solar) panels
  • Energy Star windows, doors, appliances and lighting
  • Reclaimed/recycled hardwood flooring
  • Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood
  • Permeable driveways and patios (storm water retention)
  • Recycled rubber floor for in home gymnasiums
  • Rain barrels and water harvesting
  • Energy recovery ventilators (indoor air quality)
  • Recycled glass tile
  • Icynene™ water based foam insulation
  • Bamboo fencing
  • And much more...

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Testimonials

"When we recently visited relatives in Pennsylvania this past winter, we were shocked to learn of the $700.00 plus monthly utility bills associated with heating their house. Upon returning to my new 7500 sq ft home in D.C. built by Chryssa Wolfe & Hanlon Design Build, I felt guilty. We returned to a climate controlled house knowing we pay only a fraction of the cost in utilities."

"I moved from a home in Cleveland Park to a newly renovated home built by Chryssa Wolfe and Hanlon Design Build. I opted to have the upgraded "icynene" foam insulation installed in the roof of the renovation. I am so pleased that that I made that decision. Although the size of my new home is nearly double, my average utility bills have been unchanged."