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42 | Kitchen & Bath Design News | May 2015 Portfolio of Green Design JOLYNN JOHNSON, CMKBD, CAPS Crystal Kitchen Center Minneapolis, MN PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS: Refrigerator: Sub-Zero Range, steam oven, microwave: Wolf Hood: Best Dishwasher: Asko Sink, Faucet: Kohler Cabinets: Crystal Cabinet Works Lighting: recessed and LED undercabinet lights, dinette and dining room fxture from Southern Lights Jolynn Johnson, CMKBD, CAPS, faced a long list of changes the clients want- ed to see for their new space, from opening up the kitchen to the living area for a better fow, to details like including a TV in the space, all while incorporating greater efciency. In addition to selecting appli- ances with healthier cooking in mind, Johnson relocated appliances for ease-of-use, and created a func- tional island that is home to the sink/faucet combo and addition- al prep space. Her clients began the design process requesting a green remodel, so Johnson sourced the cabinetry locally from Crystal Cabinet Works. GEETA KEWALRAMANI, CMKBD, CAPS Kimaya Designs, Mississauga, Ontario PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS: Cooktop: AEG electric 24" Ventilation: Faber Cristal Cabinets: manufactured locally from FSC Certifed moisture-resistant hardwood plywood, painted with a low-VOC water-based paint Faucet: Blanco – Torino – certifed by the ECP (Environment Canada Program) Paint: Ceiling painted with Sherwin Williams Emerald Acrylic Latex paint, zero-VOC product, GreenGuard certifed Photos: Courtesy of Crystal Kitchen Center Photos: Courtesy of Kimaya Designs This compact gem features forward-thinking design by Geeta Kewalramani, CMKBD, CAPS, who created a tight green footprint with all of the conveniences the homeowners desired. Kewalramani says sustainability isn't something her clients bring up, but "when we suggest en- ergy conserving, water-efcient products and easy to use and maintain spaces, it appeals to almost everyone. And, in most cases, cost is not a big variable in the equation. As responsible designers, it is up to us to recommend and in- corporate sustainable and accessible strategies to our clients." Kewalramani employed those strategies on a number of fronts, starting with locally manu- factured, formaldehyde-free and FSC-approved cabinetry, and GreenGuard-certifed paints and stains. She designed other areas to accommo- date the way the clients used their kitchen, including a double waste/recycling bin in the sink base cabinet. Dimmable CFL light fxtures use less energy, and zoned lighting enables the users to turn on only the lights they need. Un- dercabinet task lighting creates ease of use. All appliances are low energy rated, and both the faucet and dishwasher are water efcient. Having lived in the home for 30 years, the clients were ready for a change. "What I enjoyed the most was their openness to my recommen- dations and their disbelief in how organized, convenient and beautiful their kitchen is now."

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