Wow! And it's been right there under my nose all along! Intrigued by some rain-screen cladding by Paper Stone -- the same Paper Stone which can be used for countertop material -- I searched for dealers in Pennsylvania and found . . . right on Butler Street in Pittsburgh, ARTEMIS Environmental Building Supply!
My husband and I hauled our three children there the following Saturday and we were very impressed both by the materials which were available and the knowledgeable, helpful employees there. Janice took us under her wing, showing us all around, introducing us to great materials and always including our children in the conversation.
Artemis inspired us -- our children carried on a lively discussion during the drive home about conservation, while I tried to figure out how to promote Artemis and the products they carry -- how do I spread the word to everyone in Pittsburgh considering a remodel or construction? Guess I'll start with the blog.
Considering that last spring our family drove to Washington, D.C. to the National Building Museum to see a green building exhibit featuring Michelle Kaufmann's "Glidehouse" (and so that I could actually touch all of these materials I had read about in Dwell, Architectural Record and Metropolitan Home), I consider Artemis, who has the same materials right here in Pittsburgh, to be a fantastic source for all Pittsburghers!
