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# Two Trails \| Sustainable Building Consultants

Original Houzz profile: [Two Trails \| Sustainable Building Consultants](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/two-trails-sustainable-building-consultants-pfvwus-pf~1736723752)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms
- **Location:** Sarasota, FL
- **Serves:** Nationwide
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2018), for Service, Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

About Two Trails, Inc. \| Two Trails, Inc. is one of the nations premier Green Building Consulting firm established in 2001. We provide green consulting services nationwide for commercial, residential, remodeling, and developments seeking to obtain LEED certification and/or LEED commissioning by USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council), National Green Building Standard (NGBS), Energy Star by the U.S. Department of Energy, & Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) certifications.

About Drew Smith \| Two Trails, Inc. was founded in 2001, by an innovative builder who set out to change the methodology of conventional building science. Drew realized that the only way to change the industry was to become the resource for the knowledge on how to implement healthy, sustainable projects. He “hung up his hammer” and opened one of the first green building, consulting firms in the nation.

By helping to develop standards for the American Lung Association, National Home Builders Association, Florida Green Building Coalition, and USGBC LEED for Homes by either writing the standard or testing the viability of the standard in the field, he was able to provide his firm with a thorough understanding of the science of building sustainable, healthy, environmentally conscious, and affordable solutions for the building industry. He was “green” before “green” was more than a color.  Our President, Drew M. Smith, LEED AP BD+C, was the founding President of the Florida Green Building Coalition and is the first Governor appointed Green Building Commissioner for the State of Florida. Two Trails, Inc. provides hands-on consulting making it easy to achieve certification.

### Services Provided

- » USGBC leed consulting & certification » Commercial commisioning (cxa) » National green building standard certification » Florida green building coalition certification » Energy star certification » Water star certification » Indoor air plus certification » Commercial & residential energy audits » Hers energy rating » Energy modeling » Life cycle cost analysis » Green marketing » Education & speaking

### Areas Served

- Nationwide

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Two Trails \| Sustainable Building Consultants |
| Address | 4411 Bee Ridge Rd. Suite \# 294, Sarasota, Florida 34233, United States |
| Phone | (941) 776-8680 |
| Website | http://www.TwoTrails.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 132 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/TwoTrails
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/twotrails
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/drew-smith-leed-ap-cgp-csi-gbtp-chieqp/8/955/873

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Two Trails \| Sustainable Building Consultants](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/two-trails-sustainable-building-consultants-pfvwus-pf~1736723752)
- **Website:** http://www.TwoTrails.com
- **Phone:** (941) 776-8680

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- - First usgbc leed platinum school in the nation
- - 5 out 6 of the highest usgbc leed scoring homes in the world
- - Largest gold national green building standard multifamily project
- - Consultants for nahb new american home 2011-2015
- -“Power Haus” -22 hers index \| usgbc outstanding project 2011

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2018), for Service, Design.

**Affiliations**
- [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019)
- [Manatee Sarasota BIA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/manatee-sarasota-bia-pfvwus-pf~815373403)
- [Florida Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/florida-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1922617990)
- [NAHB Certified Green Professional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-certified-green-professional-pfvwus-pf~1100930283)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — Sharp Design Studio, Sept. 2017**

> Highly recommend Two Trails Sustainable Building Consultants. Drew Smith and his team are the go to company when it comes to Green Building certification. Drew brings a wealth of hands-on experience, Building Code knowledge, consistent training methods and knowledge of how to incorporate sustainable techniques and technologies to the build process.

**★★★★★ — cpcjr, July 2013**

> The best in the business. Period. Most knowledgeable, most professional, and most integrity.  If you're building green, you can ensure that you're getting what you've paid for by hiring Drew Smith!

**★★★★★ — Josh Wynne Construction, April 2013**

> Drew and his company have collaborated with and consulted for my company on many projects. Two of those projects were considered the highest scoring LEED Platinum certified homes in the country. His firm is widely considered the pinnacle in his industry. That designation is well deserved. He is currently working on several projects for me; all of which are expected to be LEED Platinum certified.

**★★★★★ — Matt, March 2013**

> I researched quite a few Green Consulting companies and even had engaged a different one before I came across Two Trails. Drew and two trails are by far the best company in their field. Drew is a consummate professional who is extremely thorough and knowledgeable. His staff is always on top of their game and they are able to make a process that would normally be overwhelming at times into one that is easily manageable and understandable, they breakdown the technical into layman’s terms. My only regret was not finding them sooner. I would not hesitate to recommend Drew Smith and Two Trails Green Consulting and look forward to working with them on future Projects.
>
> Matt Lahn
> Florida Green Home Design Group, LLC
> www.2020alton.com

**★★★★★ — User, March 2013**

> I have worked with Drew on most of my construction and design projects. He is professional and personable. He provides a wealth of knowledge in all things green. We have worked together on two LEED platinum homes, including the 2012 New American Home for the International Builders Show.
> I highly recommend Drew and his team.

## Selected projects

- [Lotus on Orange](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lotus-on-orange-pj-vj~671123)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
- [The 2014 NAHB International Builders Show New American Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-2014-nahb-international-builders-show-new-american-home-pj-vj~514512)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 106
- [The 2013 NAHB New American Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-2013-nahb-new-american-home-pj-vj~169751)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 91
  - Description: Blue Heron is the Design Build Firm that was selected to design/build The 2013 New American Home Project. The New American Home is the showcase home for the annual International Builders Show by the National Association of Builders. The home features the latest in products donated from leading manufactures in the industry. The home also features the latest in techniques and features used for residential Green Building. Two Trails Green Building Consultants helped this home achieve a LEED Platinu…
- [Green Certified Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-certified-projects-pj-vj~83932)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6

[See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/two-trails-sustainable-building-consultants-pfvwus-pf~1736723752)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What is your Favorite LEED (green) Home of 2015?** *(in Polls)*

Help us select the LEED for Homes Single Family Project of the Year.
See more images and info about these projects here before you vote.

A: Our vote is for the Cavanaugh Residence. However, we are a little partial to the project :) Elated to be the Sustainable Consultants on the project!
LEED Certification Level: Platinum.
The Cavanaugh Residence is a contemporary split level with a split personality. Totally designed from the ground up to minimize impact and maximize energy and water efficiency, its beautiful facade belies its hard-working, high-producing systems, earning it a LEED Platinum score of 116.5, and a HERS rating of minus 22. The 2774 square foot home produces over 100 per cent of its power with a 10.8 kw pv system, and captures 100 per cent of its freshwater needs from the curved metal roofs through an engineered collection and purification system, stored in an integrated concrete cistern.

**Q: what is the floor product?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hello- The vendors are Daltile.com & Mohawkflooring.com.

**Q: Could you share the source for the light fixtures in the living area?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Most fixtures were provided by Progress Lighting.  Just contact them and reference this project.  I'm sure they can tell you which fixtures where theirs. http://www.progresslighting.com/

**Q: Tile** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi, could you please tell me the type of tile that was used, thanks Jodie

A: Hello-  The vendors are Daltile.com & Mohawkflooring.com.

**Q: Floor** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the floor? Thank you

A: Flooring was provided by www.Mohawkflooring.com and  www.DalTile.com

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*