Green Buildings & Sustainable Construction
Whether you are a home owner interested in green design, or an architect planning a sustainable building, Great Falls Construction offers consulting and resources to help you build an environmentally-sound home and workplace.
The design and construction industries are rapidly innovating to provide sustainable materials and energy efficient buildings. Whether residential homes or commercial buildings, these structures are designed to lower energy usage, reduce the negative impact on the environment, and improve the well-being of the inhabitants.
The main tenets of our approach to Green Building are:
- Construction impact of the building, such as design, location, maintenance and operation
- Recycling of waste from construction for re-use on new applications
- Material selection and resources required to build your structure
- Energy requirements for ongoing building operation
- Consideration of the environmental effects of the structure, such as waste, air, water, indoor and noise pollution, and storm water runoff
- Structural impact on the health and well-being of people, (air quality, sunlight, etc.)
Great Falls promotes the use of energy efficient construction practices and incorporates green building standards and sustainable materials where applicable. We are members of the Maine Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and constantly update our eco-building techniques to meet or exceed Energy Star ratings.
