Ways that Aspen Design Inc. designs and builds environmentally on all jobs:
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thorough investigation of energy efficient and sustainable design ideas prioir to any construction
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develope an integrated design team early to develop the most appropriate construction plan for your project
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job site recycling programs
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reuse / recycle / donate all applicable materials
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use formaldehyde free plywood
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use low or no-VOC finishes (paints, stains, sealers)
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use locally made materials to reduce carbon footprint (as much as possible)
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use formaldehyde free adhesives
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green building material selection options
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job site cleanliness (methods to keep the dust and debris from spreading around the job site)
Some of the major benefits of building green for our clients:
- creates a healthier living environment for our clients
- increases a homes durability
- increases the homes lifecycle cost savings through lower utility and maintanence bills
- energy efficiency that can be passed down to future generations
- green homes are more marketable
- preservation of our natural resources
- clean indoor air quality increasing occupants energy and productivity
- green products are becoming more cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing
At Aspen Design Inc. Our goal is to provide aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly results while staying within the budget of our clients. We incorporate sustianable design and green building practices to create a healthy and energy efficient environment for each project. We strive to provide choices and cost-benefit analysis of green building options to allow our clients to make the decisions that are right for them, their projects and their futures.
Green buildings become a more durable and healthy living environment accomplished through the different materials, ideas and building details incorporated. This process is our passion see how we could be of service to you.
