Green Building Principles

Green Building is such a wide term that it can mean many things to different people. Shelter Design and Construction of Austin shares the Green Building principles the company believes are part of every project. These include design for energy efficiency, allowances for renewable energy whenever possible, the use of durable building materials with non-toxic or less toxic substances, reuse and recycling of existing materials, the reduction of waste, the use of local materials and site features, the analysis of environmental impact and sustainability when sourcing materials, green remedies for problems (including pest control), rainwater collection. With these in mind, any structure can be environment-friendly and less expensive to maintain in the long run.