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Sustainable design, through the use of environmentally-friendly products, systems and recycled materials, is being integrated into many building projects. Petra's LEED Accredited Professionals work closely with clients and design professionals to implement cost-effective sustainable building initiatives and achieve their environmental and energy saving goals.

 

Our Project Management staff and crafts personnel have experience using environmentally-friendly and recycled materials. We are knowledgeable in the construction aspects of sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality, all as required to help you achieve your LEED certification or equivalent.

 

Petra’s in-depth experience of building construction with sustainable features includes:

• Geo-thermal HVAC systems

• New insulation techniques

• E-glazed windows and skylights

• Water-efficiency

• Energy-efficient HVAC, plumbing and lighting systems

• Power production and modifications

• Landscaping and siting for best use of solar resources

• Waste management planning and implementation

• Solar power

• Carbon footprints