“Green” is a modern buzz word. Listening to the media, one would think it is a new concept. This is not entirely accurate. Building a structure with the health of the occupants alongside the health of the environment has been employed for a very long time. Yet, to do so correctly in today’s complex world meeting demanding building codes requires a vast knowledge base. Combining Josh Moore Construction’s field experience with Build It Green’s holistic environmental knowledge, we provide our clients with state of the art application of building methods and materials to achieve a balanced and Green Building. Josh is a LEED AP Certified Contractor and Build It Green member.
In practical terms, green building is a “whole-systems” approach to building that includes:
- Designing for livable communities
- Using sun and site to the building’s advantage for natural heating, cooling, and day lighting
- Landscaping <http://www.builditgreen.org/guidelines/landscape> with native, drought-resistant plants and water-efficient practices
- Building quality, durable structures
- Reducing and recycling construction and demolition waste
- Insulating well and ventilating appropriately
- Incorporating durable <http://www.builditgreen.org/accessgreen/conserves-resources> , salvaged, recycled <http://www.builditgreen.org/accessgreen/salvaged-recycled> , and sustainably harvested <http://www.builditgreen.org/accessgreen/conserves-resources> materials
- Using healthy products <http://www.builditgreen.org/accessgreen/safe-healthy-environment> and building practices
- Using energy-efficient and water-saving <http://www.builditgreen.org/accessgreen/saves-energy-or-water> appliances, fixtures and technologies
When implemented holistically, these strategies serve to preserve our environment for future generations by conserving natural resources and protecting air and water quality. They provide benefits for us today by increasing comfort and well-being and helping to maintain healthy air quality. Finally, green building strategies are good for everyone’s pocketbook by reducing maintenance and replacement requirements, reducing utility bills and lowering the cost of home ownership, and increasing property and resale values.
We look at each project and provide suggestions or methods that we can implement with which to improve in five main categories:
- Energy Efficiency
- Resource Conservation
- Indoor Air Quality
- Water Quality and Conservation
- Community