Since 2001, Palo Santo Designs has been providing to our clients in the residential and commercial markets exceptional green buildings, eco-renovations and sustainable homes. Our approach is the integration of proven building methods with state of the art techniques and technologies that assure maximum energy efficiency, water conservation, land stewardship, indoor air quality and comfort.
As design-build contractors we are experienced in providing all architectural design, permitting and hands-on construction services. We utilize, in all of our projects, materials and methods, which are respectful of the environment and are appropriate to the needs of our clients. Our expertise in the use of advanced methods for energy and water conservation, including passive solar design, high thermal performance building materials, renewable energy and rain harvesting systems exemplifies our commitment to reducing the environmental impacts associated with buildings and resource consumption within them.
We adhere to the world-renowned guidelines of the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. This quantitative approach assures the highest standards of sustainability, energy conservation and durability in our projects, while providing our clients with outstanding tax credits to aid in financing their projects.
Palo Santo Designs is an award winning Santa Fe based company, with a long history and a deep understanding of the building industry and the environmental implications associated with it. We understand that energy consumption attributable to buildings accounts for more than one third of all greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere every year, and when the embodied energy present in building materials, transportation of materials, and construction processes are also considered, that percentage approaches 50%. At Palo Santo Designs, we are committed to addressing the issue of global climate change through the implementation of smart building practices and energy efficient design. We have adopted the 2030 Challenge, which reinforces our commitment to creating carbon neutral buildings. Thanks to our extraordinarily dedicated, conscientious and experienced people Palo Santo Designs is able to consistently exceed the expectations of our clients while producing sustainable building projects which are aesthetically beautiful, affordable and measurably superior.
