West Grove, PA: Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. would like to announce that Amy Cornelius has earned the LEED AP designation. "Our clients are becoming more interested in sustainable building and often ask how timber framing fits into the LEED certification process. With Amy earning this designation we understand the rigors of the LEED process and can offer a more complete service to those clients seeking certification." said Hugh Lofting.

The LEED certification process was established by the US Green Building Council to foster the production of a new generation of buildings that deliver high performance inside and out. The process encourages a synergistic approach that focuses on optimizing systems and design resulting in more comfortable and healthy environments for building occupants, reducing operating costs and reducing demand for energy and water resources.

Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc has long encouraged clients to incorporate passive solar and high R-value insulation into their designs. "Many of our clients are well versed in green building techniques and we are seeing a significant increase in demand for recycled and FSC certified timbers." says Lofting. "The great thing is that the suppliers have been working toward this demand for some time now and the timbers are available.

Although recycled timbers are significantly more expensive, FSC certified timbers are slightly more expensive but basically comparable in price to non-certified."

Company Information For over 30 years, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc has been committed to the highest level of professionalism. Incorporating advanced technology with old world craftsmanship, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. is dedicated to hand-crafting energy-efficient homes and structures that are elegant and distinctive. One at a time.