Earth Day is a great time to celebrate how the construction industry is contributing to the green movement. Sustainability and green building have stepped into the mainstream in both the public and private sectors, and even with the U.S. military. Sundt is proud to be at the forefront of this effort. We have a proven track record of helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals in order to get the buildings they want with the environmentally friendly features we all need.
Green construction benefits the owners, the building’s future occupants, and, of course, the environment. It looks far beyond reducing energy use and improving air quality. Green construction takes a “big picture” approach, focusing on the interrelationship of the various building systems – plumbing and HVAC, electrical, structure, exterior building envelope construction, and interior finishes – rather than considering each one independently.
Sundt has aided the sustainability efforts of many of our clients by constructing green facilities and sharing lessons learned. In several cases, we’ve exceeded clients’ sustainability goals by proposing and implementing creative strategies to improve the performance of their buildings. Below are a few recent projects that exceeded initial LEED certification goals:
- Arizona Game & Fish Headquarters – Silver to Platinum
- University of Arizona Recreation Center Expansion – Silver to Platinum
- Dial Corporate Headquarters and Research & Development Facility – certified to Silver
There’s still a long way to go toward securing our planet’s future, but there’s also a lot to celebrate. Happy Earth Day!