On October 22, 2008, BetterBricks, in partnership with the Idaho Business Review and Idaho Power, will honor this year’s recipients of the BetterBricks awards.  These award recipients represent professionals who create energy efficient strategies that include green building such as LEED certified projects.

Suzie Hall is this year’s winner of the 2008 “Better Bricks Award” in the “Emerging Leader” category.

BetterBricks is sponsored by Idaho Power and the goal is to help business professionals understand the power of energy and efficiency in making a difference in new building construction and remodeling.  It’s about making buildings work harder and smarter.

Congratulations to Suzie for her hard work and commitment to becoming a leader in the design industry in creating energy efficient living!

Cornerstone Design is pleased to announce that Crystal Arreola has recently received her LEED accreditation from the US Green Building Council, recognizing her thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Green Building Rating System.  Ms. Arreola brings an extensive design background to the firm, and will assist on projects including corporate, mixed-use, medical and residential. 

The latest issue of From House To Home featured Suzie Hall, LEED AP, ASID, and president of Cornerstone Design in an article about building and remodeling “green.”  It is something everyone needs to think about and begin to implement.

Suzie Hall is LEED accredited which is extremely important when designing or remodeling a project.  The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, developed by the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC), provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction.

Most of us know about the energy efficient appliances, but do we know about the myriad of other products that have a significant impact on our environment?  According to Hall, people are becoming aware of the significance of environmentally safe goods that have an effect on our families, communities, and planet! 

Becoming “green” is a change in principles and attitude.  I think we all want to be a part of the solution that helps to secure a greener future for our children and their children.  Cost may be an issue for some people, however, if you are thinking long-term it’s definitely affordable.

Hall says, “Creating a beautiful space is wonderful, but designing a healthy and beautiful space is much better.”  It certainly makes sense!

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