Welcome To Design Charrette.com

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Created on Thursday, 02 August 2012 21:11

Using the term "Information Age" does not even begin to describe the era that we now live in.  The terms "Information Deluge" or "Information Avalanche" seem much more accurate, especially since the introduction of smart phones and lightweight portable tablets.

Just because information is readily available does not mean that this info will be especially helpful toward what we are trying to achieve.  In fact, information can be more of a distraction or annoyance than an aid to us unless we have a method or system specifically focused on our projects and goals.

Thankfully, there is a way to gather a group of talented people with the primary function of helping the client or building owner(s) determine and achieve the desired end results.  The process of selecting an "Integrated Design Team" who will work with you at specific times or intervals to help you with your project is, in essence, the basis of a Design Charrette.

This website is purposed to help facilitate Design Charrettes for projects of all sizes, types and goals.  Let's all work together to make a difference.

Informative Projects

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Created on Monday, 11 June 2012 16:25

Experience is the best teacher (as all of us learned when placing our hand on a hot burner as a toddler) and so it is often quite helpful to learn from another person's triumphs and mistakes.

With this in mind one of the main goals of this website is to showcase all types and kinds of projects, programs and Design Charrettes as educational examples of what works and turned out good and what didn't pan out so well. 

Historic Green

Learn more about the Historic Green group of the USGBC.

Commercial Buildings-Projects

Energy-efficient & green buildings can be a great investment.

Green-Sustainable Rehab Projects

How these owners achieved certification on remodels.

Zero-Energy Advanced Buildings

Get 'off-the-grid' using smart strategies & Design Charrettes.

NAHB Green Program

National Association of Home Builders green program.

ENERGY STAR Programs

ENERGY STAR^® has raised the bar on efficiency plus more...

LEED for Homes - Passivhaus

Yes, it is possible to build and own the best.

Affordable Green Homes

If Habitat for Humanity can build green then so can you!

Recognition Events

Events about energy efficient & green projects/programs.