Sustainable Design

Sustainability in design has recently become a hot topic for inclusion in building projects, but many of the materials and methods – such as water conserving appliances, recycled materials, and day lighting – have been in use for a long time, These methods, and certification from the LEED Green Building Rating System™, help reduce the negative impacts that buildings place on the environment while increasing the health and productivity of its occupants.

Dominion Transmission
Dominion Transmission
Sabinsville, PA
  • LEED® Gold Certified
  • 12,000 sq ft
  • High-efficiency HVAC & lighting
  • Solar tube skylights
  • Recycled building materials
  • Low-VOC interior finishes
Susquehanna Health Parking Lot
Susquehanna Health Parking Lot
  • Sustainable design solutions
  • Innovative drainage/stormwater design
  • Reduced carbon dioxide emissions
  • Native plants & materials
  • Part of larger revitalization initiative
  • Low maintenance design
Water Tower Square Heating and Cooling System
Water Tower Square Heating & Cooling System
Williamsport, PA
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (M/E/P)
  • GeoExchange climate control system
  • Innovative & energy efficient solution
  • Monitored by regular energy audits
  • HVAC system
United Church Of Christ
United Church of Christ, Hartman Center
Milroy, PA
  • Anticipates LEED® certification
  • Outdoor Ministries facility
  • Red Cross emergency shelter
  • Recycled-content building materials
  • Low-flow plumbing fixtures
  • Geothermal heat exchange system
Wind Energy Facility, Duke Energy
Wind Energy Facility, Duke Energy
Lycoming County, PA
  • Up to 35 individual wind turbines
  • Topographic survey
  • Geographic Information System (GIS)
  • Zoning application preparation
  • NPDES permitting
  • Highway Occupancy Permits (HOP)
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