Green Construction
Retro-Fit with Carbon Day
Carbon Day has partnered with Empact Developmentwhich is a full-service construction firm dedicated to
the construction of new buildings and retro-fit of existing buildings using environmentally friendly and sustainable materials which will help erase or neutralize any building’s carbon footprint. Our construction and retro-fit program will provide our clients a “Green” approach to operate their assets while benefiting from energy cost savings.
Green Construction has a vast impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, we can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Green construction methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from design and construction, to renovation and deconstruction. However, the most significant benefits can be obtained if the design and construction team takes an integrated approach from the earliest stages of a building project.
Green construction is Evidence of a growing trend toward green building design and sustainable living is springing up all over Chicago, we are here to take full advantage of all the opportunities out there. Empact Development has created strategic partnerships with LEED accredited architects, third party authorized certified agents in conjunction with the USGBC, interior designers, landscape architects, manufactures, suppliers, In house project managers, and infinite amount of insured and qualified contractors who only practice Green Construction. We also have a procurement arm for all recyclable and green material/furniture. Empact has hired a grant writing team for our clients to enjoy the tax credits and subsidies on a federal, state, and city level. So not only improve the quality of life for your home and or business, improve your bottom line and enjoy the benefits that are out there for going “GREEN”
Retro-Fit Benefits:
To Owners and Tenants:
- Lower Utility Bills
- Healthier living and work environment
- Reduced Maintenance Cost
- Increase Properties Appreciation
- Increase Resale Value
- Beneficial Mortgage Programs
To Local Municipality:
- Strengthen community programs
- Demonstrate Environmental Leadership
- Preservation of Local Quality of Life
To Builders:
- Lower Waist Removal Cost
- Reduce amount of use of materials
- Increased Marketing potential
To the Environment:
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction
- Improved Water Quality
- Improved Air Quality
- Decreased Carbon Footprint
Steps to Success
- Establish a vision that embraces sustainable principles and an integrated design approach.
- Develop a clear statement of the project’s vision, goals, design criteria, and priorities.
- Develop a project budget that covers green building measures. Allocate contingencies for additional research and analysis of specific options.
- Seek sponsorship or grant opportunities.
- Seek advice of our design professional with green building experience and implement schematic drawings.
- Select a design/build team that is committed to the project vision. Modify the RFQ/RFP selection process to ensure the contractors have appropriate qualifications to identify, select, and implement an integrated system of green building measures.
- Develop a project schedule that allows for systems testing and commissioning.
- Develop contract plans and specifications to ensure that the building design is at a suitable level of building performance.
- Create effective incentives and oversight.
Green building measures cannot achieve their goals unless they work as intended. Building commissioning includes testing and adjusting the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure that all equipment meets design criteria. It also includes instructing the staff on the operation and maintenance of equipment. Over time, building performance can be assured through measurement, adjustment, and upgrading. Proper maintenance ensures that a building continues to perform as designed and commissioned.
- Green Applications
- Solar Applications
- Wind Turbines
- Energy efficient low wattage lighting and lighting design
- Radiant heat
- Tank-less on demand water heaters
- Geo-Thermal Heating
- Green Construction Options
- Recyclable countertops
- Water efficient plumbing fixtures
- High efficiency, Star Rated HVAC systems
- Recyclable insulation
- LOW VOC paint
- Sustainable flooring systems
- Energy Star rated appliances
Please Contact
Elliot Offenbach
800 W Huron Suite 4E
Chicago, IL 60642Direct: 847-977-9929
ElliotO@CarbonDay.com
