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Research Shows that Consumers Want Green Building and Remodeling

Are green building products important to you when it comes to remodeling? According to new research, they probably are. It seems as though the green movement is finally hitting home with consumers because now they are expecting green materials for their residential projects.

But why exactly are green building products so attractive to consumers? Mainly because their environmentally friendly, cost-effective, beautiful and high-quality.

Some of the specific research findings include the following:

  •  72% said that green building materials are more important than five years ago.
  • 18 % responded that a product’s sustainability is an extremely important decision factor.
  • 60% anticipate an increase in the importance of green building/sustainable materials in the next five years for their building/construction needs.
  • 39% of total respondents listed environmental factors as key in selecting green building materials.
  • 31% of total respondents listed aesthetics as key in selecting green building materials.
  • 30% listed cost savings (rebates) as key in selecting green building materials.

To learn more about our green building capabilities in the Kansas City area, contact us today!

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Stylish Outdoor Furniture by Sutherland

We are in love with Sutherland’s outdoor furniture collection. In 1991, David Sutherland and John Hutton transformed the outdoor furniture industry and made our job of creating beautiful outdoor living spaces a whole lot easier.  Sutherland has “inspired designers to consider outdoor rooms as a continuum of their stylish interiors.” And with top designers such as Philippe Stark, Terry Hunziker and Nick Berman creating collections for Sutherland, it is easy to see the appeal.

Take a look at some of their stylish outdoor furniture below.

From Sutherland

From Sutherland

From Sutherland

From Sutherland

From Sutherland

One of the best things about Sutherland is that their pieces are designed using sustainable materials such as teak, a hardwood that is resistant to the harsh outdoor elements. Their latest collection, Great Lakes, even uses recycled milk cartons for table tops and chair backs. Nothing says nature better than Sutherland!