OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

We strive for building that is aimed at energy conservation, saving natural resources and preserving the environment

In every project we undertake we apply the principles of:

Recycling: We save money and help to conserve natural resources by recycling, reusing and donating our demolition waste. Debris is sorted by type: masonry, wood, metal, and drywall scraps can be burned for fuel, or processed for addition to other building materials, such as fiber cement siding or chipped for mulch; all metal waste can be recycled into new metal products; even drywall scraps can be recycled on local farms as a soil additive.

Ecological materials: We strive to use material that is managed in a sustainable manner such as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified lumber and resources that are naturally more renewable and easily recycled. Products made from sustainably harvested materials generally have low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) and low embodied energy. Materials that provide both durability and low-toxicity are optimal because they also hold potential to be reused or recycled in the future. Examples of some more eco-friendly materials used in our homes are: fly-ash concrete, clay plaster, cork flooring, FSC formaldehyde-free plywood, Marmoleum flooring, concrete countertops and flooring.

Energy efficiency: Greenlane is dedicated to increasing energy efficiency with advanced knowledge and technologies to insure homes are built tight, ventilated right and use a minimal amount of energy to keep the home environment comfortable. Tight envelopes save the homeowner on energy bills, reduce natural resource depletion and ultimately supports better air quality.

Occupant health: By uniting well ventilated homes with non toxic building materials we increase the indoor air quality and general health of the home. Indoor air quality is increased through the use of airtight designs, ceiling fans, non-carpet flooring, isolated garages and radiant heating.