Monday, June 9, 2008

Meet the boys — Vert Design

Credit: Jean Levac, Ottawa Citizen

It's about time we introduce you to the guys that made this all happen. Patric Langevin and Chris Straka (shown left to right) are co-owners of Vert Design, an Ottawa-based green design and planning firm. Our first meeting with Vert was on June 1, 2007, just over one year ago. Thanks to them, our design process was very smooth. More than that, it was collaborative, educational and fun.

Chris and Patric are very creative, attentive to detail, and flexible. If you have a vision, they can propose more than one way to realize it. For budget-conscious clients like us, this is a key skill. They expertly balance aesthetic considerations with functionality, and have a very strong sense of space and flow. In terms of green construction, they are extremely knowledgeable. With green design, there is no single way to go; they present the pros and cons of various options very well, and leave the ultimate decision making to you. They are continually investigating new products and can present the benefits and trade-offs clearly.

Value for money is definitely an A+. If you are ever in the market for a talented, committed and creative design firm, I would not hesitate to go with Vert. We are thrilled that we did.

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