Constructing an environmentally responsible, “green” building is becoming increasingly important to many building owners. Green buildings offer a variety of benefits: lower energy costs, a better work environment for employees, and reduced operational and maintenance costs. At Fowler & Hammer, we recognize how important this is, and work with you to determine which green building techniques make the most sense for your project. We’ll work with you to balance cost and potential benefits to create a plan that fits your needs. From simple techniques to earning LEED certification, we can help you meet your “green” goals.
Environmentally Responsible Construction
Utilizing Fowler & Hammer’s Green Building techniques can provide a variety of benefits:
- reduction of heat gain will allow downsized HVAC systems, offering savings in initial costs AND operational costs
- reduction of energy use by using daylighting instead of artificial lighting for ambient light
- emphasize use of supplies manufactured locally, thereby reducing the environmental impacts from transportation and supporting the regional economy
- develop landscape designs that have lower irrigation requirements
- low-flow fixtures for toilets, shower heads, and faucets
- using recycled content materials
- exposure to natural sunlight, beautiful landscaping, sensitively designed interiors, and the utilization of quality “green” materials can add to the overall comfort of employees
To read more about green building techniques and LEED, please visit the U.S.Green Building Council's website.
If you're interested in researching other green sites, visit: