Millions of Stars
A quote by James Hubbell. Mosaic located in the Ilan-Lael administrative building. Would you like to see more photos of the Ilan-Lael Center? Click here.
The Mind is a Painter
A pillar in the teachings of mindfulness, Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, recently passed away at 95 years of age. At Hubbell & Hubbell, we are thankful to be able to look at one of Hanh's framed quotes, "The Mind is a Painter," every day. It reminds us to be present and grounded. [...more]
Green Roofs & Their Benefits
A green roof (or living roof) is a roof that contains soil and plants. So what are the benefits? ENERGY SAVINGS. Green roofs add to the thermal mass and shading of your building, which helps combat the enormous potential for heat gain during the summer. REDUCE STORMWATER RUNOFF. Water typically runs off roofs, then down the driveway and into the [...more]
Passive Solar Design
Passive solar design takes advantage of the sunlight and other site conditions to maintain a comfortable temperature within the home without using mechanical equipment. H&H studies sites closely to ensure we understand the most appropriate ideal conditions for your home. So how do you create passive solar design? 1. Maximize South-Facing Window Space: During the winter when [...more]
Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting
H&H is a leader in green building techniques in San Diego County. One of our techniques is implementing rainwater harvesting. What is it? Since San Diego County has little rainfall, most of its drinking water is delivered via aqueducts and pumps. Rainwater harvesting is the concept that we can provide a portion of our irrigation [...more]
