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 At Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. we are committed to environmentally sensitive design and construction as a long-term business philosophy. We all live here on "spaceship earth" and it is our responsibility to protect and nurture our precious natural resources. As members of the U.S. Green Building Council and supporters if the Florida Green Building Coalition, we are strong proponents of "green" building.  A green building is a building that has been constructed or renovated to incorporate design techniques, technologies and materials that have less dependency on fossil fuels and minimize the building's overall negative environmental impact. The reduced impact would include minimal site disruption and fewer pollutants released during construction and occupation. Green buildings can include homes, offices, schools, churches, hospitals, museums and other buildings. Building such facilities requires expertise and a high degree of sophistication in the complex arena of the technologies and methodologies available. To serve our clients we have a number of LEED Accredited Professionals on our staff to advise clients and manage "green" building projects. The term "high-performance building" is often used when referring specifically to the energy efficiency and productivity benefits of a building, whereas "green building" refers to the broader environmental considerations of a building, including the high-performance aspects. "Green building" is used to describe a building with minimal site disruption that is energy-water-and resource efficient and has good indoor air quality, natural lighting and acoustics, as well as other benefits. One of the greatest benefits of a green building is its reduced use of electricity and energy which can help reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Approximately one-third of all energy consumed in the U.S. is for heating, cooling, lighting and for the appliances in a building. With the increased use of green building practices a significant reduction in the use of energy consumption. Due to the use of lower-toxicity materials in green buildings, occupants enjoy healthier indoor environments and higher productivity levels. Green buildings achieve the best results when they are developed through an integrated design and construction process that ideally begins in the pre-design phase when project goals are set. In this approach, all members of the building team are engaged in the green building elements of the project and can make the most appropriate design and construction decisions at the most cost-effective stage of the process. For your green building needs, or just to acquire information, call us here at Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. We are always happy to help in promoting a healthy environment, financial savings and social responsibility. Green building is the construction standard for the future and the smart solution for today. |
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