Jaffa News

Ford's Vacu-U-Maid

As you all know Jaffa Group decided that in lieu of holiday gifts this past year to our Friends, Clients, Subcontractors and Vendors, we donated $3,000.00 to the Community of Sandy Hook Elementary School in the Sandy Hook Village of Newtown, Connecticut.

We felt that our job was to try and help rebuild their Community by giving assistance with the funerals, any mental help needed, and scholarship's for the children of Sandy Hook Elementary.

We still cannot express enough, how heartbroken we all are still here at the Jaffa Group. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to those directly affected by that horrendous tragedy.

But we wanted to redirect our efforts and focus on Ford's Vac-U-Maid. They also chose to donated to the Sandy Hook Elementary School in the Sandy Hook Village of Newtown, Connecticut.

Thanks Dennis Thueson, your generosity is greatly appreciated.

U.S. Home-Building Rebound Tops Forecasts

by The San Francisco Chronicle

The rebound in U.S. home building accelerated in December, capping the best year for the industry since 2008 and adding to signs residential real estate is contributing to economic growth.

by Bloomberg

U.S. mortgage rates were little changed; keeping borrowing costs close to record lows as home values climb after the worst slump since the Great Depression.

Interiors

Layered Lighting

Lighting is a design feature that adds drama without distracting from the other elements in a space. It is such a delicate equation that often we turn to a lighting designer to ensure we are using adequate lighting as well as the greenest products possible.

In this powder room we have three layers of light, the ceiling cans, pendants, and the wall washers behind the mirror. The layered lighting adds a feeling of depth to the room, while highlighting the angled mirror and unique onyx counter.

Architectural Feature

Water Management System by ECOLIGENCE

Ecoligence is a green product company introducing a Water Management System dedicated to reduce water consumption of households, hotels and multi-family buildings. It manages water consumption, hot water monitoring, leak detection with automatic valve shutoff, irrigation system controller and rainwater management. The intelligent system presents a touch screen that is easy to understand and helps to reduce water consumption and bills based on history feedback. All components are wireless and very easy to install.

Green Product / Recycle News

WIND POWER: What is it we are trying to save?

by Luke Dale-Harris

Even if the naysayers are right and they produce little else, wind farms most certainly generate debate.

Ever since they started to become a tangible reality over a decade ago, popping up across our treasured landscapes and punctuating our horizons, they have thrown up questions that draw straight into our relationship with the idea of global warming.

Testimonial

“Seven years after purchasing a dramatic Park Meadows view home from Scott Jaffa, we are still struck by the exceptional design and layout of our home. Visitors are invariably awed by the view, the dramatic spaces and the livability of the floor plan. Throughout this time, Scott has remained ever-available as a source of advice and references for any homeowner questions that have arisen. I would highly recommend Scott's firm both for their dedication to service and the incredible design and creativity he brings to his work.”

~ Joy Covey