For leaders of the green building industry, standards are weaved throughout the mission of the company. The leaders in green building and sustainable construction have been incorporating green components into their designs for years, before the green building movement emerged on the scene.
Construction Digital spoke with experts from McCarthy Building Companies, GreenStreet and Bonin Architects and Associates to discover the latest trends in green building, the factors driving sustainability and the effect that green building has on the overall construction industry in an article titled "The Leaders Shaping the Expansion of Green Building".
Look for the full article at Construction Digital online.
Site assessments by an architect are useful for many reasons: The architect:
1. Reviews the condition and characteristics of the site;
2. Analyzes the site location, driveway access, and makes notes about views;
3. Studies and notes the solar access, prevailing winds, vegetation and natural features;
4. Considers any special considerations (Shoreland Protection, land use, etc.)
If you own land and are planning to build a home in the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee region, contact Bonin Architects for a free one-hour consultation in our office or at your site to answer any questions your might have about the design and building process.
Or, attend our next Open House and Q&A with local green building experts on Saturday, September 18th at a Lake Sunapee custom home. For more details, look for our upcoming events.
