Green Building
DEFINITION
Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to a structure and using process that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.
OBJECTIVE
Pinetop’s objective in green building is to provide:
- ENERGY EFFICIENCY
This is accomplished through the use of high efficiency windows and insulation in the walls, ceiling, and floors. With the extreme climate change that the McCall area endures the type of insulation that is put into homes in this region is essential for energy efficiency. ENERGYSeal provides a seamless system design of insulation in Pinetop homes that is efficient, durable, sustainable, and healthy.
- MATERIAL EFFICIENCY & WASTE REDUCTION
This is accomplished through the use of BMC Select who provides Pinetop with wall panels along with trusses. BMC Select manufactures building components such as trusses and wall panels that support green building by reducing waste on the job site, using recycled materials, and improving the durability of the structural frame.
- SITE & STRUCTURE DESIGN EFFICIENCY
The foundation of any construction project is rooted in the concept and design stages. The concept stage, in fact, is one of the major steps in a project life cycle, as it has the largest impact on cost and performance. In designing environmentally optimal buildings, Pinetop’s objective is to minimize the total environmental impact associated with all life-cycle stages of the building project.