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Green Considerations

Sinnott and Company is committed to green design and construction practices. Using LEED design standards established by the US Green Building Council for new structures or the rating system created by Build It Green in Berkeley, for existing residences, sensible green features are always included in our work.

Some of theses features are itemized on the following list. All of these features contribute to the sustainability of the project, the health of the occupants and most importantly, energy efficiency.

Appliances

Zero CFC
Water efficient
Induction ranges
Energy Star rated
Natural gas powered
Tankless water heaters
Solar potable water heating
Solar pool and spa water heating
On-demand water re-circulation pumps

Heating and Air Conditioning

Green roofing
Attic ventilation
Reflective roofing
Low emissivity glass
Duct and window seals
high-efficiency heat pumps
Geo-exchange heating systems
Double and triple-glazed windows
Engineered exposure and overhang
Clean fireplace conversion inserts
Wide choice of insulation technologies

Materials

Local
Recycled
Reclaimed
Renewable
Forest Stewardship Council Certified

Lighting

Optimized natural lighting
Skylights and reflective conduits
LED & CFL low-watt lighting
Timed, motion, or light-triggered controllers
Self-powered low-voltage outdoor lighting

Power

Energy audits
Utility rebates
Diagnostic testing
Photovoltaic generation
Wind turbine generation

Water Efficiency

Drip irrigation systems
Programmable irrigation
Storm water harvesting
Permeable surfacing materials
Low-flow showers, faucets, and toilets

Indoor Air Quality

VOC-free paint
Back draft reduction
Fireplae converstions

Construction Phase Soil Conservation

Sediment basin and traps
Earth dikes and silt fences
Temporary seeding, mulching

TESTIMONIAL

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“We have relied on Sam as our architect for two houses of distinct styles, and have been delighted with his skill and aesthetic instincts. We trust him to create beautiful and livable spaces, that are also not “cookie cutter.” His construction crews are professional and expert, as well as being considerate people who communicate well. We continue to feel proud of our house and we credit Sinnott & Co for continued excellence.”

Wendy and Evan Ellis

Customer

“Sam does great work and has a keen eye for detail. His team is thoughtful and attentive. We love our new kitchen and would highly recommend Sinnott & Co. to anyone whose project requires an artistic touch.”

Jackie and Matt Perotti

Customer

Sam was amazing to work with, he covers all aspects of the process with a rare combination of business skill, practicality and impeccable design, but his greatest attribute is that he truly cares about every person that he works with, from the client, to his extraordinary staff and the vast network of contacts in the trades he has known for years.

John and Amy Park

Customer

I have been finding the locations for Pottery Barn catalog photo shoots for many years now and just came across Sam Sinnott's Houzz page and must say what a gracious man he is and how beautiful his work is. We have several of his projects in our files for potential photo shoots and they are all beautiful and different.

Conroy Tanzer Photographic

Customer

I hired Sam to do a kitchen and bath remodel. Though a little more expensive than some others, I had seen their work for two friends and decided to go with them. The quality of the work is top notch. A long remodel can be a trying experience and Sam's crew did their best to be respectful of our space. Would probably hire again.

Frank Shaw

Customer

Listened to clients but not hesitant to disagree and provide his perspective. Good communication on all design and approval issues. Used imagination in critical design areas of this renovation. Would definitely recommend Sam Sinnott on the architectural design of any new or remodeling residential project.

Norm Harris

Customer

It was a pleasure working with Sam and his crew. We felt that having the same company both "design and build" our kitchen/dining room/living room/laundry room/bathroom renovation project saved us money, and more importantly, time. They were all professional, considerate, easy to reach and always responded quickly to our questions.

B. Tom

Customer

Working with Sam on our garage conversion was fun and went smoothly even as Covid hit us right at the start. His communication was always prompt and clear, we were always kept informed of all issues. Sam really listened to what we wanted which is a huge plus and even accommodated changes late in the game. Moreover, his people were amazing craftsmen and wonderful humans who were very respectful of our space and time. We really enjoy the new space and are so happy with the results. Meera & Ravi

Meera and Ravi Saxena

Customer

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