Finding alternative power sources is important, but they’re not the only way to go green. Ask us about these other innovative technologies, which can have a big effect on your environmental impact.

Daylighting
Daylighting is the practice of placing windows, or other transparent media, and reflective surfaces so that during the day, natural light provides effective internal illumination. By doing so, you will have a reduced need for light bulbs, thereby reducing your consumption. Daylighting also improves productivity in the workplace; studies have shown that employees prefer natural light and experience fewer issues, such as head-aches, which are common to fluorescent lighting.

Water Conservation
Our conservation strategies can provide you with innovative water and plumbing solutions that will reduce your water consumption by upwards of 30 percent to preserve and protect our water supplies.

Green Roofing
Green roofing involves covering all or part of your facility’s roof with vegetation, soil, or some other growing medium to prevent the sun’s heat from directly hitting the building. By covering your roof,
your building will not get as hot; therefore, your air-conditioning demands will be lower, improving your efficiency and lowering your energy bills.

Reflective green roofing uses light-colored, or white roofing, to reflect solar radiation, and it can be retrofitted on existing roofs. Vegetative green roofing can be done in extensive form (vegetation in trays) or intensive form (planted into soil).

Both types of green roofing (reflective and vegetative) can also serve as areas for water collection and conservation practices.

Environmental Benefits of Green Roofing:

• Reduces heat island effect
• Filters air pollutants deposited from the atmosphere and stores CO2
• Mitigates smog formation
• Serves as a living environment that provides habitats for birds and other
  small animals
• Insulates building, reducing heating and cooling needs

Economic Benefits of Green Roofing:

• Longer service lifespan than conventional roofs
• Decreases costs associated with installation of stormwater detention and treatment system
• Enhances resale value of property
• Energy cost savings