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The
Cleveland Directory of Green Building Resources
Green Building Professionals
One
of the first steps toward integrating green design into your home
or office, whether you are retrofitting, or constructing a new
building, is identifying a team or design professional to work
with.
The
following is a list of Cleveland area professionals that consider
themselves green or who have begun to educate themselves on the
latest innovations in the field.
Many
of these professionals are interested in green design but don’t
have much experience, while others have completed projects that
are in part or in whole considered “green.” At this
time, there are no federal or state guidelines for most professions
outlining what is “green.” Thus, in the directory, professionals
have self-select themselves based on experience, education and
comfort in the field.
Green
Building Professionals:
Architects
Cabinetry
Engineering
Environmental Resources
Film, Video, Animation and Graphics
Home Builders
Homes
Interiors
Landscape
Land Use: Case Study
Lighting
Manufacturing
Mechanical
Strawbale Homebuilders
Urban Design
Urban Development: Case Study
Architect
Richard
L. Bowen & Associates Inc.
13000
Shaker Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44120
Stormwater
management design, Erosion & sediment control design, and site
planning.
Pietro
DiFranco
pdifranco@ameritech.net
tel: (216) 491-9300
Design
Collaborative
2211
Anthony Dr.
Akron, OH 44333
Interested
in green design.
Diane
McCort
dmccort@uakron.edu
tel: (330) 864-6030
Doty
& Miller
6200
SOM A24
Solon, OH 44139
Currently
engaged in several ""green"" projects.
Bill
Doty
wdoty@dotyandmiller.com
tel: (440) 248-8600
DH
Ellison Co.
David
Ellison
davelsn@aol.com
tel: (216) 631-0557
William
A. Gould & Associates
614
Superior Avenue NW, Suite 712
Cleveland, OH 44113
Interested
and experienced in urban and architectural design with respect
to the environment. Particularly interested in re-use of commercial/industrial
facilities for creative, mixed-use purposes.
Bill
& Harriett Gould
gould@en.com
tel: (216) 221-0099
Phil
Hart, AIA
Experienced
in the integration of daylighting and sustainable design.
pjharch@aol.com
tel: (216)321-3355
Lowenstein
Durante Architects, Inc.
Heights
Rockefeller Building
3109 Mayfield Road, Suite 201
Cleveland, OH 44118
With
offices in the historic Heights Rockefeller Building in Cleveland
Heights, Ohio, Lowenstein Durante Architects, Inc., includes
a staff of ten persons with five registered architects. The
firm has completed numerous commercial, institutional and residential
projects as well as planning and urban design studies. The work
of the firm primarily focuses on multifamily residential developments,
institutional and educational buildings, renovation and rehabilitation,
adaptive reuse and historic preservation.
The
principals of the firm work from the shared belief that people
respond positively to well designed, beautiful environments.
We are not interested in design trends or fashion rather we
strive to produce design that will be timely but timeless as
well. We see our work as a balancing act - we strive to enhance
the functional with the aesthetic and to manage value while
creating beauty.
Dominick
Durante, Jr. AIA and Irwin M. Lowenstein AIA
info@LowensteinDurante.com
tel: (216) 932-1890
fax: (216) 932-1891
www.LowensteinDurante.com
David
Sabol Architect
I
do mostly residential architecture. I feel that the ideas involved
in "green" design are essential to the long-term survival of
our planet. Think global, act local. I try to do what I can
by steering my clients into using materials which are "green",
although I find myself learning more about these materials and
concepts every day I practice.
djsabol@mindspring.com
tel: (216) 496-3491
Schmidt
Copeland Parker Stevens
1220
West Sixth Street
Cleveland OH 44113-1309
Extensive
experience with masterplans, including the integration of ecological
design principles. Experience in architecture: green design
that integrates green design and daylighting.
Patty
Stevens
pstevens@scpsohio.com
tel: (216) 696-6767
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Cabinetry
Energy
Design Group
285
Old County Line Road
Westerville, OH 43081
Responsible
manufacturing and hopefully a new niche market. Energy Design
Casework, founded in 1986, manufactures custom commercial
cabinetry, kiosks and office furniture. With the recent introduction
of "green" panel products and using water-based adhesives
and finishes, we can now fabricate environmentally responsible
cabinetry.
Greg
Kuss
ENRGYDSGNS@aol.com
tel: (614) 882-0077
fax: (614) 882-3189
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Engineering
eQuest
inc.
1956
West 25th St., Suite 302
Cleveland, OH 44113
Fully-integrated,
high-performance mechanical, electrical and plumbing design
services for commercial, industrial and institutional facilities,
emphasizing a team and systems design approach. We focus on
cutting costs while maximizing tenant health and comfort.
We can minimize energy and environmental impact through daylighting,
energy efficiency, renewable energy, indoor air quality, water
conservation, life-cycle costing and green equipment specifications.
Ecological
Design Projects in which we've been involved:
- Cuyahoga
County Public Libraries - energy-efficient lighting and
HVAC retrofit of 28 branch facilities, saving more than
$100k per year
- Lausche
State Office Tower - eliminated persistent hot & cold spots,
increased tenant comfort and cut energy costs by 15% or
$90,000 per year
- Chemical
Plant - laboratory ventilation system design, saving 40%
in capital costs and yielding 40% annual energy savings
of $55,000.
Joe
Pustai, P.E., President
equest@ix.netcom.com
tel: (216) 621-9490
fax: (216) 621-9489
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Environmental
Resources
Ohio
EPA Office of Pollution Prevention
Lazarus
Govt. Center, 122 S. Front St.
Columbus, OH 43216-1049
Our
office promotes pollution prevention the reduction of waste
at the source. Green buildings can eliminate toxics and reduce
energy and water use, as well as encouraging the conservation
of materials. All of these prevent waste and emissions, which
is our mission.
Ron
Smith
ron.smith@epa.state.oh.us
tel: (614) 644-3469
fax: (614) 644-2807
www.epa.state.oh.us/opp
TerrAqua
18310
Scottsdale
Cleveland, OH 44122
1.
Ecological design and systems planning; 2. Organizational
capacity building to carry out projects; 3. Green Building
Compendium of methodologies and case studies of green building
for the non-profit community; 4. High performance and healthy
schools from curricular and physical plant dimensions.
Geri
Unger
geriunger@terraqua.org
tel: (216) 991-3085
fax: (216) 991-4160
Clean
Air Conservancy
3130
Mayfield Road Suite GW 105
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Finding
ways of reducing energy use in new, and especially older buildings,
as a way of reducing carbon emissions while maintaining our
stock of architecturally diverse buildings in the region.
Kevin
Snape
ksnape@cleanairconservancy.org
tel: (216) 932-8999
fax: (216) 932-8998
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Film, Video, Animation and Graphics
Griesinger
Films
7300
Old Mill Road
Gates Mills, OH 44040
We
have completely retro-fitted our 50's ranch style house to
achieve 50% energy savings. We want to promote eco-design
planning and construction in our community. Producer/Director
of ecological economics videos.
Peter
Griesinger
peterg@griesingerfilms.com
tel: (440) 423-1601
fax: (440) 423-1601
Reality.Alt
Simulations & Visualization
1439
Northgate Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20012
Visualization,
including 3D models, animation, video and interactive presentations
for CD-ROM or Web. Computer generated walkthroughs and flybys
can be used to highlight important aspects of new designs,
including green building features. Simulations can assist
in daylighting design, and help demonstrate their effectiveness
to clients.
Michael
Binder
mbinder@reality-alt.com
www.reality-alt.com
tel: (202) 726-8978
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Home
Builder
GreenBuilt
Homes, Ltd.
2324
Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
GreenBuilt
Homes, Ltd. provides maximum value for homes with minimum
environmental impact. It's homes feature cost effective design,
high energy efficiency, low maintenance, durability and healthy
interiors. It uses environmentally friendly building materials,
methods and mechanical systems and includes livable space
adaptable for a variety of lifestyles, including disability.
Carlton
Rush
tel: (216) 272-7083
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Homes
HomeFactors
7601
PlumCreek
ChagrinFalls, OH 44023
Some
homes were designed more effectively than others. HomeFactors.comSM
provides an evaluation strategy for homebuyers. HomeFactors.comSM
uses 30 factors organized into 5 elements of home design,
efficiency and construction. A home is evaluated and the choices
are entered on the web site. A report offers descriptive and
prescriptive options to consider. Make a better buy.
Joe
Murphy
Homefactors@yahoo.com
tel: (440) 543-4370
The
HouseMender, Inc.
P.O.
Box 201552
Cleveland, OH 44120
The
HouseMender, Inc. is a home improvement advisory service that
includes an interest in how to retrofit and build new residences
that are increasingly more compatible with our ecosystem and
healthier for its residents. It helps troubleshoot structures
that are not!
Jim
LaRue
tel: (216) 991-1088
fax: (216) 991-1088
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Interiors
USG
Interiors, Inc.
9217 Cherry Tree
Westlake, OH 44145
In
1993, USG (as a founding member) helped establish the U.S.
Green Building Council. USG recognizes the improtance of safeguarding
the environment. We offer our customers products that are
environmentally acceptable, safe, and effective when used
as intended. Quite simply, we provide product solutions that
reduce environmental impact.
Alexis
Sandru
asandru@usg.com
tel: (440) 892-7314
Ceiling
Doctor
P.O.
Box 33038
Cleveland, OH 44133
Frank
Bokar
tel: (440) 230-1030
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Landscape
Environmental
Surface Products
23240
Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 600
Beachwood, OH 44112
Mulch
made from recycled tires.
Thomas
Siebert
www.esurfaceproducts.com
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Land-use:
Case Study
Ecological
Design Innovation Center
Lewis
Center, 122 Elm Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
The
ecological design innovation center (EDIC) is a project of
the Oberlin College Environmental Studies Program. It integrates
several ecological design strategies into the sustainable
management of a 70acre property. EDIC combines sustainable
agriculture, habitat restoration projects, renewable energy
demonstrations, buildings and facilities that incorporate
natural building techniques, education programs, and innovative
land-use planning approaches that utilize gis. Currently,
we are in the preliminary planning phases for the project
and would like to invite anybody who is interested to contact
us about potential involvement in on-site programs and demonstrations
in ecological design.
Brad
Masi
brad.masi@oberlin.edu
tel: (440) 775-8409
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Lighting
Venture
Lighting International
32000
Aurora Rd.
Solon, OH 44139
Venture
Lighting International offers the Smarptac™ service,
a unique lamp take-back program that provides an easy-to-use,
no-fee service for recycling spent mercury-containg HID lamps.
The Smartpac HID recycling service assures compliance with
Canadian and United States regulations. For more information
call 1-800-200-9716. Venture also sells factory direct through
HID Direct.
Chris
Cole
chris_cole/HIDR/ADLT@ADLT.com
tel: (440) 248-0600
fax: (440) 349-7171
Lewis
S. Sternberg Consultants in Lighting, Inc.
P.O.
Box 22600
24300 Chagrin Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
Presently
involved as teacher, lecuturer, and consultant to clients
involved in energy management, including the EPA; using my
50+ years experience in the lighting industry. Credentials:
Past National PResdient Illuminating Engineering Society,
Member of Assoc. of Energy Engineers, gratuate electrical
engineer, Carnegie Mellon University. Certification: LC, CLEP.
Lewis
Sternberg
tel: (216) 831-6530
fax: (216) 831-6542
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Manufacturing
Cleveland
Advanced Manufacturing Program (CAMP Inc,)
4600
Prospect
Cleveland, OH 44103
Terry
Pim
terrell.pim@camp.org
tel: (216) 432-4198
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Mechanical
Bard
Manufacturing Co.
PO Box 607
Bryan, OH 43506-0607
Wall-mount
air conditioners and heat pumps with built-in energy recovery
ventilators.
Mike
Lehman
bard@bardhvac.com
tel: (419) 636-1194
www.bardhvac.com
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Strawbale
Natural
Homesteads
13182
N. Boone Rd.
Columbia Station, OH 44028
Mark
Hoberecht, founder of Natural Homesteads, has advanced degrees
in Engineering and Sustainable Systems, as well as a professional
certification in Bau-Biologie ("building biology"). This evolving
science deals with the interaction between buildings and their
occupants. One of its most fundamental principles is the use
of a breathable building shell that acts as a third skin (clothing
is our second skin). Unlike new synthetic materials, natural
building materials are inherently breathable. They also exhibit
other health-promoting properties, and have a number of ecological
benefits. These characteristics form the basis of a unique
hybrid building system developed by Natural Homesteads. It
combines the most appropriate attributes of newer construction
methods, such as straw-bale, with traditional European techniques,
such as cob and straw/clay. The resulting building are energy
efficient, environmentally responsible, extremely durable,
healthy, and beautiful. Mark offers design and consultation
services for architects and contractors, as well as owners/builders.
He also teaches workshops. Call or e-mail for an appointment
or workshop schedule.
Mark
Hoberecht
naturalhomesteads@yahoo.com
tel: (440) 236-3344
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Urban
Design
Cuyahoga
County Planning Commission
323
Lakeside Ave. West, Suite 400
Cleveland, OH 44113
Christopher
Alvarado
Special Project Coordinator
cpc@planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us
tel: (216) 443-3700
http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us
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Urban
Development: Case Study
Detroit
Shoreway CDC
6516
Detroit
Cleveland, OH 44102
David
Rowe
tel: (216) 961-4242 ext 241
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