Green Building Technique
Green, in name and design
By Harold Bubil
Back in 1969, when Terry Green was still cleaning up from the “muddy mess” he encountered at the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair, he was becoming interested in the ecology.
Around that time, he was reading about counterculture lifestyle practices in the Whole Earth Catalog. And, while an architecture student at the University of Florida, he wrote his thesis on self-sustainable community design.
So it follows, especially given his surname, that he has built a green house in Sarasota’s Museum District, on Bay Shore Road. Built on speculation, the 3,600-square-foot house recently won several awards for its design.
“‘Green’ is not that new of a thing for me,” said the architect. “I did a solar-passive home in 1980 in North Carolina. I was using radiant barriers in the 1980s in houses in Sarasota. My thesis in college was on an alternative-lifestyle community. We didn’t use the word ‘green’ then, but it was a project that was self-sustainable, with rammed-earth walls and geodesic domes, that kind of thing.”
Testimonials
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"We wanted clean lines and a modern sensibility. We got it. We wanted lots of light. We got it. We wanted good flow. We got it. We wanted someone professional with great ideas, but who would also listen to our ideas about how to remodel our 1953 concrete block ranch home in a way that would (1) accommodate a growing family; (2) make the house a better version of itself that still stayed true to itself; (3) incorporated as many "green" features as possible. With Terry, we got it all." Thanks,
Angela & Keith
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"Terry Green had the vision and skills it takes to transform a funky older home with odd shaped rooms to a beautiful contemporary home taking full advantage of our view of Sarasota Bay. Thank you Terry and Today’s Builders for an exceptional transformation. Tony & Sharon Kenworthy."
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"My name is Susan Smith and I manage a magical condominium property on Longboat Key. I have lived and worked at this spot for over 30 years and what makes it unique is the wonderful architecture. Terry Green was the architect who made our property a reality. His vision, attention to detail, and his creative spirit helped create a property that has endured for over 30 years. As the project manager for the construction of our condominium, I had the pleasure of working with Terry and found him to be extremely easy to deal with. I was very impressed with his knowledge of the Florida environment and the materials necessary to build in this climate. He has a deep appreciation for the beauty of Florida and he is sensitive that the architecture fits into the surroundings in a beautiful and natural way. I have also been lucky enough to work with Terry on some other homes that he has built in the museum area of Sarasota. One in particular was a home that he built in 2009 and it was an award winning green home. This home has won awards and showcased Terry’s skills as a green architect. I have recommended Terry to friends who have used him to do renovation jobs and everyone of them has been more than satisfied with him, not only as a human being, but as a very talented architect. If you are considering hiring an architect, I cannot think of a better choice than Terry Green."
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Recommendations
There are a few very special contractors that I would like to recommend:
Bruce Crinkley: Today's Builders - bruce@todaysbuilders.com
Allan Livesey and John Hermansen: Ampersand Construction - allan@ampersandrenovation.com
Rich Hinton: MyFloridaGreenBuilder.com - randrhinton@juno.com
Cape Leyte Remodel (click here for more photos)
A beautiful remodel on Cape Leyte on Siesta Key - the client, from Germany and wanted a truly modern look. They visit with their young children every year and needed clean maintenance-free modern living. Accented with a splash of a different color in each room complemented by the furnishings. All new infrastructure, kitchens and baths.
Bamboo Stairs and Structure
Bamboo Construction - Stairs, Railings, and Ceilings, in Sarasota.
Green Building in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the poster child for equatorial green building. With some of the most biodiverse areas of the planet, green building is the only appropriate way to build. Lower costs, greater comfort, and less impact are the benefits.
Featured Project - Green Architecture on Bayshore Road
A beautiful example of Florida Green Architecture on Bayshore Road, Sarasota Florida.
Open outdoor living is emphasized by integrating the house with the natural Florida environment. Most of the rooms have “French” glass doors, opening to patios, pools or waterscapes. Upper level rooms open to heavily shaded private decks.
