Sustainable Design and Construction
Green Building means design and construction with an eye toward sustainability and efficiency. As resources become more scarce and the cost for our utilities rise, the practicality and efficiency of “building green” becomes indisputable. Many people believe that green building is expensive and out of their reach. However, we believe you will find that over time, “building green” will save money over time.
Besides conserving the Earth’s natural resources, Green Building will:
Reduce energy costs
Improve the value of the property
Improve air, thermal & acoustic environments
Enhance comfort and health
Minimize your carbon footprint, leaving the Earth healthy and abundant for your children and grandchildren
The following are just some of the ways you can incorporate Green Building into your project:
Green design – aspects of your home or commercial space can be designed to maximize efficiency and minimize energy and resource usage. Sometimes, simple changes to layout, material selection, or orientation, can make all the difference.
Lumber, wood products, and other renewable materials – When it comes to Green Building we encourage the use of renewable plant materials such as bamboo, and lumber from managed forests, and, when available, high-quality reclaimed woods, stones and recycled materials.
Water Reclamation Systems – Our secondary plumbing systems salvage grey-water and redirect it for irrigating the landscaping.
Solar Energy – Whether powering a house or a bustling restaurant, we can design solar and photovoltaic systems to help defray the cost of the energy, resulting in thousands of dollars saved, with absolutely no pollution.
Energy star appliances – Though it may seem obvious, simply choosing energy conserving appliances will save hundreds, if not thousands each year. One Call has direct access to suppliers of the latest energy saving devices available.
Interactive and Smart Home technology – Imagine being able to turn your air conditioner on 30 minutes before you arrive home, or monitor your hot water usage from your Smartphone or iPad device. We can design an interactive system that allows you to both monitor and control every aspect of your home whether you are curled up on your sofa or visiting friends in Rome. You can even set alarms to tell you when you are approaching certain energy usage limits, which will help you adjust habits to create the lowest possible energy use and expense.
