Topel Residence---Recent Recipient of LEED Silver Certification

The Topel family intends their sustainable, green home project approach to be an innovative application of natural materials and principles built in concert with professional, experienced construction site management that utilizes: • Natural and recycled materials - recycled wood/siding, local stone, using trees on site

     • Landscape design with native, indigenous drought resistant plants
     • Local materials- less transportation, supports local economy & community
     • Natural building techniques that do not pollute the earth and burn minimal fossil fuels, save
       earth´s resources; are sensitive to human health; Conserve native plants, animals, and natural
       habitats, and create an aesthetically pleasing, natural feeling.