Green Building Consulting
EverGreen Building Technologies can provide you with a variety of different consulting services for your project depending on your needs and where you are in the process. If you do not see a service that you are looking for, please contact us, we would love to help you accomplish your Green Building goals.
LEED Project Consulting
If you are seeking a LEED Certification for your project, EverGreen can help you achieve this goal. Beginning with the pre-design phase and throughout the life cycle of the project, we can provide you with the information and services you need in order to achieve the LEED Certification level your project is seeking. We can help you navigate all elements of the LEED system in order to make sure your project is completed in the most efficient way possible and the certification level you are seeking is achieved. EverGreen Building Technologies can work with your design team to determine whether LEED is a logical possibility for your project. We can do as little as an educational presentation to your design team or as much as complete LEED project management.
Consulting for Architects
If you are an architect working on a Green building project (including LEED), EverGreen can provide you with the information and resources you need to design a building that will meet the requirements of your client. We have comprehensive resources on materials, products and green building techniques and technologies for all aspects of the building process and can work with manufacturers to ensure that your specifications meet the needs of the project. We are happy to be involved from conceptualization through project completion. We can help you create construction documents that provide information specific to Green building techniques and products in order to ensure accurate and competitive pricing from contractors. By incorporating Green building strategies at the conceptualization phase and working with relevant trades at the design phase, sustainable, Green projects can be completed with little to no added cost upfront with lifelong cost benefits to the building’s operator.
We can also step in for a shorter period to provide our services in a more limited manner. Whether you need some advice on an element of the project, or if you are looking for consulting services throughout the project, EverGreen can work with you in order to insure that you achieve your goals to the client’s satisfaction.
Consulting for Homeowners
If you are thinking about incorporating some Green elements into your project you have probably heard that Green building will add substantial cost to your project. This does not have to be true. We can help you navigate the ever-evolving technologies and techniques of the Green Building industry. Whether you have just entered the conceptualization/design phase or are in the middle of a project, we will provide you with valuable information that will help you make the best Green choices for your needs and budget. The earlier in the project you make Green building a priority the lower the additional costs. Through integrated design Green building projects can be completed for little to no additional cost to the owner. For example, the well insulated house will cost more to insulate, however, that cost can often be offset by downsizing of HVAC equipment which in turn reduces operating costs for the life of the building, turning a decision that cost no more upfront into a lifelong savings.
We can do as little as help source materials, or as much as overseeing the project from beginning to end in order to ensure that all aspects of the construction process have been completed in order to provide you with the benefits of the green building strategies you’ve selected.
Consulting for the Builder/Developer
If you are interested in undertaking a development project that incorporates Green elements, we can give you the information you need to make cost-effective choices that are going to save you money and increase the value of the product you create. Incorporating Green features into your development plan does have to add cost to the project, but with demand for Green homes and offices rising, these choices can add tremendous sale value to your project. We can guide you and your design team though the integrated design process to insure that you get the maximum benefit from your Green building goals.
We have the resources to assist you in communicating the value of your product to potential buyers and investors. We know that when perspective clients see the money they will also be saving in energy and operation costs, as well as all the other benefits of owning a Green home, they will choose to spend their money with you. We can provide you with comprehensive information based on the Green products you use in order to inform the client or homeowner of the benefits and operation specifics of their house.
We can also take part in the creation of marketing literature and materials that can help you illustrate the unique elements you have incorporated, demonstrating the added value to perspective buyers and investors.
Site Assessment
EverGreen offers a site assessment consultation that involves assessing your project site before the design phase in order to identify elements and characteristics of the site that impact the potential for building your ideal home or office building. This service can help you identify solar angles and locations, drainage possibilities, site orientation and use, as well as any other benefits of your site that you could take advantage of during the design and building phases in order to reduce operation costs and maximize building quality and operating efficiency.