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Elizabeth DiSalvo
New house on the water in Stamford
New house on the water in Stamford

Working with a (green) architect

Working with a (green) architect

If you are very concerned with having a healthy home or a very energy-efficient renovation, you need to look for architects who specialize in that. I equate it with going to a holistic doctor. Green architects tend to bring a more holistic approach to the entire process. They will know all about the most cutting-edge technologies and products to optimize health and energy efficiency...

Greening the MLS

Greening the MLS

What doesn’t the MLS tell you? It doesn’t tell you the annual heating and cooling bills, or the average electric and water usage. It does not tell you the life expectancy of the paint job or the R value of the insulation. It doesn’t let you know how prone the roof is to ice dams, or if there tend to be a lot of critter infestations...