Whether the power of one well bread and trained race horse or the efficient 218 horsepower of a Lotus Elise, high performance is a beauty to see and experience. At GreenTech Design/Build we feel that our buildings and homes, new or old classics, should have that same exhilarating feeling. If green building is truly to be taken serious as a viable industry and solution to our energy woes, performance has to be one of its primary concerns. Comfort, durability, and value will follow naturally and consequently improve.
The AWE (Air-Water-Energy) Factors of GT Performance
Strategic use, integration, and optimization of these amazing natural renewable resources.
AIR – maintain clean air interior environments through:
- Low-VOC finishes and materials
- Air purifying and filtering
- Fresh air and spot ventilation
- CO detection and avoidance
- interior moisture management
- sealing of heating and cooling ducts
WATER – promote conservation and treatment by:
- low-flow/effective flush toilets
- salt less water purification systems
- quick delivery hot water plumbing
- water runoff mitigation and retention
- using water-wise landscaping
ENERGY – tightening up building envelopes with:
- improved insulation materials and installs
- innovative building wraps and sealants
- advanced framing and sheathing practices
Optimizing mechanical systems with:
- right-sized cooling and heating systems
- sealed combustion mechanical rooms
- centrally located mechanical rooms
- Energy Star appliances
- strategic placement & use of Low-E windows for cross ventilation and proper heat gain
Utilizing alternative energy methods with:
- passive solar systems for heat, cooling & light
- active solar systems(thermal & photovoltaic)
- wind generators and farms
- ground source & geo-thermal systems
The challenge in building performance is increasing all levels of concern without compromise.
