LEED New Construction
ArticlesListing of LEED New Construction and Green Building ArticlesFind
out more information about what it means to get LEED certified. A brand certification
of the United States Green Building Council, LEED rating attemps to address all
types of buildings, while emphasizing state-of-the-art strategies for sustainable
site development, energy efficiency, water savings, materials selection, among
others. According to the USGBC, "LEED is a practical rating tool for green
building design and construction that provides immediate and measurable results
for building owners and occupants."
The recent change in climate (pun intended)
on climate change has increased our community's awareness of the impact of climate
change on our world. Sustainability is about minimizing that impact. Sustainability
will improve profits while reducing environmental loads.Surely the win/win situation.
In this article we introduce the concept of sustainability and examine some of
its benefits to the individual or business.
When it comes to new construction
techniques, grants are often a way to cut costs. Federal grants for green construction
are plentiful with billions literally available.
The mere
idea of green construction, much less the practical application of the philosophy
is fairly new. The field is evolving quickly which means peridicals are a good
way to keep up with it.
Two of the bigger energy
uses are cooling and heating. Green heating systems are designed to minimize such
energy use during cooler periods.
Construction of
Green Building is a technology to use all resources efficiently for the creation
of human habitats which improve human health, build a better environment, increase
working efficiency of human beings and minimize the cost of buildings.
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website was created as a public service to promote LEED New Construction certification
and LEED general contractors, by Bob Moore Construction and General Contractor.com.
Bob Moore Construction has been a leading commercial general contractor in Texas
since 1946, winning several awards including the AGC General Contractor of the
Year. The company is the first Platinum Level member of the U.S. Green Building
Council in north Texas. It is also a member of AGC, Tilt-up Concrete Association,
and the OSHA Local Partnership Program. For more information about Bob Moore Construction's
green building program, please visit their website at GeneralContractor.com |
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