Green design
is about creating beautiful, functional and healthy environments that will last
for a long time.
MOH Design
believes that green is the way to go and it can be simple and affordable if is
done with the right planning and resources.
MOH Design has worked on a kitchen remodel that was awarded the MN GreenStar Silver Certification
MN Greenstar is
a standard and certification program that promotes healthy durable, high
performance design and construction for both new and existing homes.
A third-party inspection for the performance and durability is implemented and
assures homeowners that the new home or remodeling project performs as designed.
Green building is a whole-systems approach applying the
five (5) key concepts of Green building:
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Water conservation,
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resource efficiency (including durability),
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indoor environmental quality,
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energy efficiency,
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site and community impact
To learn more about MN
Greenstar visit:
http://mngreenstar.org
MOH Design’s
goal is to educate the clients while assisting you through the green process for
your new home or remodeling project
For more
information about how you can started a green project please contact Marlene
Hernick at 651-405-9493 or e-mail at mohdesign@comcast.net
Log to these
sites to learn how to green your home
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Change to CFL bulbs. www.energystar.gov
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Seal the leaks. See MN Department of commerce’s Home Energy Guide series
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Test for Radon. www.health.state.mn.us
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Get Audited. Contact your local gas utility and set up a low-cost home energy or home performance audit.
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Switch to 100% renewable power. www.eere.energy.gov
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Clear the Air. Look for low-VOC or no-VOC finishes. www.greenseal.org
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Go low Flow (bathroom fixtures) www.epa.gov/watersense
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Green building Products www.buildinggreen.com
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Recycle Rainwater. www.rwmwd.org
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Upgrade to energy Star (appliances and electronics) www.energystar.gov
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Compost kitchen and Yard Waste. www.reduce.org
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Green your Yard. www.reduce.org/garden
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Natural Pest Products. www.NaturalPestProductsStore.com