HOW WE IMPLEMENT GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES

We love where we build, so we want to do our part to maintain our beautiful environment. The necessity for green building and sustainable building practices to integrated with the construction process has become increasingly apparent. The Brigman Group is committed to practicing sustainable methods of building to promote a healthy environment, indoors and out, for our clients and communities. To ensure we are meeting these standards, The Brigman Group utilizes a third-party rating certification through the NC Green Built Program and is an active member of the Western North Carolina Green Building Council. Careful planning and implementation through design, energy efficiency, and maintaining a healthy indoor environment are just a few ways we apply green building practices to our built structures.

design

Thoughtfulness and creativity during the planning process allow us to not only maximize the use of more sustainable materials, but allows us to make design choices that are intentional and responsible. Through careful site considerations like erosion control, infill opportunities, site preparation, and native vegetation use, we are able to maximize the natural landscape of a jobsite to our best use. This creates helps us create a built structure that works in tandem with it’s surroundings and reduces our overall impact by using the existing environment to our advantage.

In addition to working with the naturally occurring environment, careful planning is taken to maximize the use of responsible building materials and recycling opportunities. By using locally and regionally sourced materials in a responsible manor, we can reduce our impact on the environment.

Energy Efficiency

Integrating all systems in a budget-conscious manor while reducing overall energy consumption is key to a high performing and healthy structure. We are committed to implementing as many energy efficient systems any way we can. Through insulation and air sealing, using high-efficient heating and cooling systems, utilizing solar power and natural lighting, and using Energy Star rated products we are able to create a structure that not only saves our clients money, but reduces the overall energy consumption throughout the years. 

air quality

Creating and maintaining a healthy exterior and interior environment for our clients a top priority. It is our responsibility to use low or no VOC materials to ensure the health of our clients and crews. By using high-efficient HVAC systems that reduce allergens, increase fresh air flow, and use energy efficiently and effectively, we are able to help our clients achieve a healthier and happier indoor environment while reducing their impact on the outside environment.