Jim Lobley, Broadstone’s chief designer and general contractor, has been building and renovating homes for over 20 years. At Broadstone Sustainable Green Home Design, we approach the house from a building performance perspective, applying our knowledge and design skills to the various systems and elements that interweave to create a home. Ecological systems are capable of maintaining a healthy balance; we think homes can do the same. We are currently working with clients on the design and construction of small, energy self-sufficient dwellings that might variously be called cabins, contemporary cottages, guesthouses or studios. Green construction is about making simple and intelligent design choices in a real-world budget. Additional services include custom woodworking using FSC-certified lumber and custom painting using low-VOC paints.