Metro Green Incorporating Popular Green Building Practices into Sustainable Construction

As a general contractor specializing in green building, we incorporate elements of sustainable design into our projects. There are many popular green building trends such as designing zero energy buildings, using low-emittance windows and smart glass, and creating cool roofs by using materials to reflect sunlight and keep heat away. However, the most common green building practices we see in the Atlanta market are the use of LED lighting, incorporating water management systems into projects and using sustainable materials in the building process.

Switching to LED lighting is the most popular green building shift we see in our projects. LED lighting uses far less energy and provides better illumination. Also, the costs for LED lighting have declined significantly in the past few years, making it a more attractive option.

Water management systems are another significant green building practice widely used in Atlanta. With water reuse and recycling, money is saved and less water is drawn from main sources improving conservation. Water management systems exist in many different forms from water collection systems to Gray water management systems that reuse non-potable water. So, there are efficient ways to help the environment in virtually every commercial building setting in terms of water management practices.

Whenever possible, we use sustainable materials in the building process focusing on the use of recycled materials as well as those that are biodegradable and environmentally friendly. Biodegradable paints, for example, improve the indoor air quality of commercial buildings. By using materials such as recycled steel beams in place of new or wooden ones, we help protect the environment by conserving precious resources.

Green building practices make good business sense in the commercial building industry. At Metro Green Construction, we are proud to do our part by using sustainable resources, promoting water management systems, and incorporating LED lighting into our projects.