Todd Jersey Architecture is a firm which designs eco-friendly and beautiful buildings that systematically support the needs of human beings but at the same time has in mind the very real needs of the planet. The seven man firm consists of permaculture trained architects. Todd Jersey Architecture is based in the San Francisco Bay area, specifically in Berkeley, California, and its designs and buildings all promote the ideals of permaculture trained architects throughout the world. This firm delivers the highest standards to each individual project, and not only is every building beautiful, but is extremely functional and resource-efficient.
This firm of permaculture trained architects has the esteem of its peers and clients alike, and has a hard-won reputation as a pioneer in the permacultural movement. Todd Jersey Architecture has been developing, designing, constantly refining, and implementing the systems and strategies for permaculture buildings for over twenty years. The permaculture trained architects have designed and built projects throughout Northern California. This firm is highly attentive to the needs of home builders, retail store owners, schools, and other public building projects, and constantly and consistently has the needs of the planet firmly in mind when offering designs to clients.
Todd Jersey Architecture has designed and built churches, completed historic building renovations, and creatively included mixed-use and re-use projects, all the while utilizing the strategies and principles of permaculture architecture. The permaculture trained architects of Todd Jersey Architecture will include the principles of solar energy in many innovative ways. Only earth-friendly materials are utilized for all interiors and finishes. Non-toxic glues, adhesives and sealants, formaldehyde-free battery insulation, and one hundred percent recycled fireboard for cabinet boxes are examples of intense and dedicated attention to the very smallest detail when practicing the permacultural creed of architecture.
During the design stage, Todd Jersey Architecture has a noted reputation for collaborating with consultants, contractors, and all sub-contractors to evolve the most energy-efficient, durable, and sustainable beautiful buildings. This style of collaboration offers a reliable, cost-effective control standard. The price of producing permacultural projects is very competitive with conventionally constructed buildings. The permaculture trained architects of Todd Jersey Architecture utilize solar energy in varied ways, and buildings are designed to allow direct access of sunlight and its subsequent light together with heat into the building in the winter months. Solar panels and also photovoltaic electrical panels are used to generate almost all the energy needs of structures. Wind is used to cool buildings in the summer months. Special high-performance wall systems provide passive interior temperature and moisture control which obliterate the need for further energy waste.
Todd Jersey Architecture and its staff of permaculture architects will use solatube tubular skylights, non-toxic paints, zinc borate treated lumber instead of copper and arsenic, and bamboo flooring. Bamboo is a rapid growth product and saves hardwood trees being cut and used. Todd Jersey Architecture is one of the first firms in the United States to be awarded a LEED gold certificate for a permacultural hotel project. These certifications are awarded on a consensus-based national standard for the design and development of high-performance and sustainable buildings.