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If you are planning a construction project, you are going to want to consider green building designs. There are benefits to having a greener commercial building design. For one thing, it can save you energy and reduce operating costs if you are a business owner. Green building designs can also qualify for special certifications and financial benefits. Some ideas to consider for greener building design with commercial construction include:
Thermal Barriers with Green Roofs and Other Finishes
The best way to make commercial buildings more efficient is with a better thermal barrier. The thermal barriers include the roof and exterior walls. Using the right materials in these areas will prevent the heat transfer that causes energy loss. Solutions that can improve the thermal barriers of commercial buildings include:
The improved thermal barriers will help reduce the need for commercial HVAC equipment to heat and cool your business. This will make it efficient and reduce your annual energy costs.
Adding Renewable Energy to The Building Design
You want to consider the many different options that are available to add renewable energy to building designs. The energy solutions that you will want to consider for the design of your commercial building include:
The right renewable energy systems for the design of your building can help make your business more sustainable. There are also simple solutions to add other renewable resources to the design, such as the addition of rain collection systems.
Reutilizing Water Resources with the Building Design
There are several areas of commercial buildings where you can take advantage of water resources. First, you will want to consider rain collection, which can be integrated into the building's roof design. There are also options for greywater recycling that you might want to consider for the design of the building. The greywater from appliances and sinks can be filtered lightly to be reused for areas like bathrooms and nonportable uses like irrigation and maintenance.
Passive Heating and Cooling with Commercial Building Design
There are also solutions to create passive heating and cooling for the design of commercial buildings. The heating and cooling solutions can be provided with the design of the buildings. To create passive cooling, the building needs to have good thermal barriers and ventilation to allow heat to escape.
The greener building designs are also great for contemporary architecture with unconventional features like green roofs. Contact a commercial construction service and talk to them about these ideas for a green building design.
Share23 December 2020
My name is Debbie Greenberg. I’m a single woman who owns her home, and like most homeowners I dread home repairs. I’m not very handy with do-it-yourself projects around the house. I can do a few minor repairs when necessary, but for the most part I have to call in a professional. Last year I had a leak in my roof. When it rained, water would leak into my kitchen. What appeared to be a simple fix turned out to be anything but simple. It took over four months to finally identify the problem, and double the money I was initially quoted to fix it. The problem ended up being that the flat part of my roof didn't have shingles, but a sheeting material. I learned a bit about home roofs along the way, and that is what I want to share with you.
