This small front yard was transformed into a beautiful habitat garden. Ecological Concerns Incorporated removed the front lawn and replaced it with natural habitat space and native plants grown form our very own native plant nursery. Most of the seeds were collected from local watersheds. Permeable hardscape such as decomposed granite, as well as a rain garden and a rainwater catchment system were installed to aid in water conservation.

Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

Example of an eclectic exterior home design in Denver

Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

Indoor half-court basketball gym with glass overhead doors that open to allow fresh air into the space.
Large elegant light wood floor and beige floor indoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court photo in Denver with white walls

Kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, white countertops, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and stone slab backsplash

Mosaic surfboard shower Handcut glass on repurposed surfboard

Decorative pieces to form a vignette. Winner Best Ecological Sustainable Design in Bayside 2015. As featured in Australian House & Garden October 2016 & The Herald Sun October 8 2016. Photo Credit: Chris Groenhout

Design ideas for a large mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun hillside stone and metal fence garden path in Denver for summer.

This small front yard was transformed into a beautiful habitat garden. Ecological Concerns Incorporated removed the front lawn and replaced it with natural habitat space and native plants grown form our very own native plant nursery. Most of the seeds were collected from local watersheds. Permeable hardscape such as decomposed granite, as well as a rain garden and a rainwater catchment system were installed to aid in water conservation.

Steve Lambert
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern full sun backyard stone landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit.

Dan Cutrona Photography
Inspiration for an eclectic dining room remodel in Boston

An eco-friendly and sustainable home office remodel that focused on natural materials and wellness. The custom desk is a sit to stand to allow for flexibility for small to large tasks. The walls are covered in a natural upholstered midnight blue cork wallpaper, the lighting is LED and made from sustainable woods, the desk top also made from eco-friendly and low VOC porcelain product, and the custom Roman shades made from natural materials that add a fun pop to the space. Even the desk chair is made of FSC wood, eco-friendly materials, and fair trade practices.

Castle Combe flooring in Fitzrovia from their West End collection. Engineered White Oak with a natural oil finish, making this open floor plan feel so warm and inviting. Photographs by Logan Havens.

The HONEYSUCKLE tile in Sherbert can be seen in this Orange County, CA boy's bathroom renovation designed by Marika Olson Interior Design. The HONEYSUCKLE is available on our sustainable Polar Ice Terrazzo made 100% in the USA. Photo by Charlotte Lea Photography.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with a music area, gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

Design ideas for a modern landscaping in San Francisco.

Guest bdroom with the view
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary guest porcelain tile and brown floor bedroom remodel in Seattle