Stewardship
Making a Difference
“Recognizing that greenhouse gas emissions from the
‘built’ environment are a major contributor to climate
change, we believe protecting the Earth’s wooded resources
is our corporate responsibility. As part of its commitment
to rational sustainablity, Woodmeister promises to preserve
one square foot of timberland for every square foot of
new buildings we construct and/or remodel.”
Ted Goodnow, President,
Woodmeister Master Builders
“Homeowners are the ultimate decision makers when it comes to
product selection for their homes. They should educate themselves
on all of the available products that can be permanently installed.
“The two most important tenets of green building are: planning for
every item going into your home from design to construction and
building better than you did the last time.
Plywood containing formaldehyde will [give] off gas in the
home for years and traditional glues and adhesives can negatively
affect indoor air quality. Sterritt Lumber stocks a full line
of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified lumber and panel
products that are environmentally responsible, have low VOC
content and are Urea Formaldehyde free products.”
Jack Mackin, Vice President,
F.D. Sterritt Lumber Co.
“Stewardship means recognizing that
we are all responsibile for passing onto
future generations the same, if not
improved, quality of life and access
to resources that we enjoy now.”
Peter R. Nobile III,
LDa Architects
There is a saying that the planet is not ours, we are borrowing it from our children. One small step can make a big difference in becoming better stewards of the Earth.
“The Massachusetts Woodlands Coop is one of those great ideas
whose time has come. Buying local wood products is good for
our forests. Our HomeGrown Wood™ is made from trees that
need to be thinned out of dense forests in our state so the remaining
trees have room to grow to their full potential. Private
landowners who join the Coop make a commitment to manage
their lands according to the highest forestry standards in the
world. This FSC-certified wood stays in the region, going to local
sawmills and supporting the local economy. When you want to
make a difference in the world but you don’t want to sacrifice
quality, look for HomeGrown Wood™.”
Suzanne Weber,
Massachusetts Woodlands Cooperative
ABOVE: Jan Gleysteen Architects completed their first LEED for Homes project in 2009 which received a Gold LEED Certification.
“Green Design is our future because conventional energy
sources are dwindling and their costs create changes. We
should also wake up and take better care of our planet. We believe
as architects that we have a responsibility to help create
sustainable communities and protect our environment so we
and our children’s children will have a better life. JGA completed
their first LEED for Homes project in 2009. It was a valuable
learning experience. The homeowner now lives in a more
environmentally responsible house, which is a good feeling.”
Jan Gleysteen,
Jan Gleysteen Architects
“Our philosophy has always been to be good stewards of
the land, of the craft, and of the values passed on by previous generations
of builders. Using sustainable techniques and materials
is in keeping with that tradition. Builders and architects and
homeowners should join forces to build as sustainably as possible.”
Andrew Goldstein,
Thoughtforms Corporation