Green Architecture
Gus Duffy has recently segued into luxury green building by incorporating his almost 40 years of architectural experience and sense of space with today’s technology. Gus has successfully brought a sense of comfort into the world of green building.
GREEN BUILDING ADDRESSES:
-design of a high-performance building envelope
-use of recycled materials
-use of sustainable materials
-use of energy efficient fixtures and equipment
-use of alternative energy systems
-use of water conservation methods, fixtures, equipment, and systems
SOME GREEN BUILDING STRATEGIES:
No cost:
-Preservation of site vegetation, especially trees
-Orientation of the building
-Recycling of any demolition material (for a remodel or tear-down)
-Management of construction site waste
Minimal additional cost:
-High performance insulation
-High performance windows and exterior doors
-High performance heating and cooling system
-“natural” ventilation system
High end:
-Photo-voltaic electrical system
-Water recapture and recycle system
-Integrated systems control