Sustainable Design

At Huestis Tucker Architects we design homes and buildings to last for generations to come, and part of our promise to the future is to build—and rebuild—as sustainably as we can. We have been designing homes and other buildings to exceed local energy code requirements for many years and have a deep familiarity with the latest in green building technology and best practices. 

We regularly use systems like solar power arrays, geothermal wells, and heat pumps, and site projects to take advantage of daylight and solar energy. For projects of all kinds, we select low-carbon materials such as local stone and timber, and specify materials that promise healthy indoor air quality. 

But our commitment to sustainable design is much deeper than technical fixes. We believe that the most sustainable buildings are the ones that are already built, restoring and updating old buildings reduces waste and minimizes pollution. We love old buildings and have spent much of our careers dedicated to the craft of revitalizing and modernizing existing homes to perform for their next generation of owners—without sacrificing their character. 

Building sustainably is not only responsible for the environment; buildings that exceed today’s environmental standards will last longer, require fewer updates, and save money and headaches for their owners and occupants in the long run.