Design Confidently, Live Comfortably



Issue #5, July/Aug 2004

The Greening of a '50s Kitchen
A couple plans a renovation with family meals -- and the environment -- in mind
by Ginger and David Peabody

When renovating the kitchen in his own home, architect David Peabody had to juggle sustainability, function, cost, and aesthetics. In this article, he and his wife, Ginger (also a trained architect) explain how they arrived at an eco-friendly kitchen that's perfectly suited to their lifestyle. The article includes a sidebar and glossary on the "green" materials the Peabodys incorporated into their design.


Preview next article

Resources

PHOTOS: KAREN TANAKA