Sustainable Design
Tri-North understands the benefits of sustainable design and construction. We are proud to remain at the forefront of green construction innovations and we encourage our clients to use these methods where possible. Tri-North recommends sustainable solutions and construction methods for each of our projects. From recycling materials to building commissioning, we are able to use simple methods to protect the environment or use an intense process to help your building be recognized as a leader in environmental design and construction.
Advantages of Green Buildings
- Energy efficiency
- Reduced energy costs
- Improved indoor air quality
- Enhanced health
- Quick payback on initial costs
- Reduced operational costs
- Increased property value
- Possible tax credits
Sustainable Construction Features
- Erosion and sedimentation control
- Stormwater management
- Reduced site disturbance
- Reduced heat islands
- Light pollution reduction
- Water efficient landscaping
- Water use reduction
- Innovative wastewater technologies
- Building systems commissioning
- Optimized energy performance
- Ozone depletion
- Green power
- Building reuse
- Construction waste management
- Resource reuse
- Local and regional materials
- Rapidly renewable materials
- Recycling
- Heat recovery
- Carbon dioxide monitoring
- Low emitting material
- Thermal comforts
- Daylighting