green building and sustainable design
Think of green building as better building.Green building, or sustainable design, is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use energy, water, and materials, and reducing buildings negative impacts on human health and the environment over the entire life cycle of the building.
Green building is a fascinating and constantly evolving area of the design and construction industry and we spend many hours keeping up to date with the latest information.
There are many levels of "greenness" and attaining some of those higher levels of "greenness" in a project can still be expensive. There are however many ways to achieve good results in the categories above by making good choices and insisting on quality architectural detailing and best construction practices. We can help you make those choices, detail them properly and connect with a contractor who has the knowledge and concern to implement them.
Western NC Green Building Council
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