Innovation
Building Green
Did you know???
Our current project on Graham Street in Moreno Valley possesses all of these green features:
Tank less water heater
LED recessed light cans
“Green Switch”
Solar skylight tubes
Low-VOC paint
Radiant barrier roof
R-30 insulation on ceiling
5/8” drywall
Low-flow toilets
Low-flow shower heads
Energy efficient ceiling fans
Energy Star windows
Energy Star appliances
Water wise drought tolerant landscape incl. fruit trees and vegetable
garden
Water wise drip irrigation
2,5 ton – 13 SER A/C unit
Exterior fluorescent lighting on photo cells
2KW solar panels (installed after move-in)
Why Build Green? The Market Impact
The green market was 2% of non-residential construction starts
in 2005; 10-12% in 2008; and will grow to 20-25% by 2013.
Why Build Green? These factors are expediting the growth of green building:
Unprecedented level of government initiatives
Heightened residential demand for green construction
Improvements in sustainable materials.
Why Build Green? Green buildings consume less
energy and fewer resources.
In comparison to the average commercial building:
Green buildings consume 26% less energy
Green buildings have 13% lower maintenance costs
Green buildings have 27% higher occupant satisfaction
Green buildings have 33% less greenhouse gas emissions
Why Build Green? Green building occupants are
healthier.
People in the U.S. spend about 90% of their time indoors.
EPA studies indicate indoor levels of pollutants may be up to ten
times higher than outdoor levels.
Significant associations exist between low ventilation levels and
higher carbon dioxide concentrations; a common symptom in facilities
with sick building syndrome.