Case Study: Hampton Beach House
“The fun and wonderful thing about this project was being able to consider a variety of different solutions for each part of the home where you could look at sustainability and let the right one for the family come to the surface.”
-David Mann, principal of GreenTek Consulting, LLC
Objective
To build their green dream home, reflecting their commitment to sustainable living.
Challenge
Homeowners hired GreenTek Consulting, LLC to:
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Manage the greening process for their new beach front home |
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Focus on climate change and the economics of energy |
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Address all aspects of sustainability, reducing the home’s carbon footprint |
Solution
To tackle and solve for these challenges, GreenTek:
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Improved the home’s energy efficiency |
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The geothermal system is a highly efficient heat pump that takes advantage of the constant temperature of the ground to cost-effectively heat and cool the home, while also producing domestic hot water and heat for the pool and spa |
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The barn’s southern facing roofline allows photovoltaic panels to substantially offset the house’s energy consumption |
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Controls solar gain, allowing for natural ventilation while providing for spectacular views |
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Employed energy recovery ventilators, which exchange indoor air for fresh air while warming or cooling incoming air and managing humidity |
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Utilized LED lighting, which is 80% more efficient than incandescent bulbs |
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Utilized air cleaners that filter microscopic particles to maintain healthy air quality |
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To save water, motion sensors trigger hot-water heaters when the room is entered. This reduces water heating costs and water waste significantly |
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Improved the home’s resource efficiency through the design |
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The home’s structure includes a variety of engineered woods and is built using advanced framing techniques that result in an eco-friendly structure that reduces deforestation |
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The environmental impact of the concrete foundation was offset by using fly ash and recycled aggregate material previously destined for a landfill |
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The flooring throughout the home is gorgeous reclaimed hardwood or natural fiber carpet |
To read the article, Beachfront, Properly: GreenTek Consulting and the pride of Sag Harbor, click here.
Case Study: Dental Health Care & Education Facility
“We knew very little about Green and because of GreenTek we’re building a LEED certified office, within our budget. Great for our workers, and the environment.”
-Dr. Lance Panarello, Dental Health Care Associates
Objective
Help a successful and rapidly growing dental practice become the East Coast’s first green dental practice.
Challenge
The practice hired GreenTek Consulting, LLC to:
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Work with existing design and construction professionals and the practice’s employees who were largely unfamiliar with sustainability |
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Transform on the fly the original plans for traditional renovation and extensive addition into what is anticipated to be, an 11.000sf LEED Gold dental health care and educational facility, all while the practice kept operating onsite |
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Pay attention to initial costs and long term savings to help grow the business |
Solution
To tackle and solve for these challenges, GreenTek:
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An emphasis on water conservation – a major issue in dental practices |
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In line with the practice’s mission as health care providers, improved indoor environmental quality through the elimination of formaldehyde and VOC’s |
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Work with various dental suppliers to ensure that all products utilized were green and met LEED standards |
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A super insulated and tight building envelop |
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Energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling |
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The use of solar tubes to daylight interior offices, exam rooms and operating theaters, improving working conditions and productivity, while lowering electric demand |
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Deployment of solar electric on the roof and as a shading canopy for the parking lot (planned), helping minimize heat island effect |
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Earth friendly construction management, including the recycling of over 75% of all construction waste |
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Reuse of as much existing on site material as practicable and healthy |
Payoff
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The success of the practice’s initiative resulted in an increased employee morale, built upon an already strong community outreach program, and to lead the dental team helping establish the American Dental Association’s upcoming Green Dental Standards. |
Case Study: Connecticut Condominium Complex
“It was truly gratifying to see the community center filled and talk to a standing room only audience knowing that you were helping people make a difference in their lives, while they learned about and began to embrace something that will be good for our environment.”
-David Mann, Principal, GreenTek Consulting
Objective
To help individual condo owners lower their utility expenses in a complex where some heating bills were toping $800/month.
Challenge
The Condo Association hired GreenTek Consulting, LLC to:
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Establish a protocol for evaluating the weatherization potential for condo owners in this all electric 224 unit condo complex. |
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Evaluate a typical sample of units, focusing on quick, inexpensive and effective solutions. |
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Conduct a community wide education program to get the word out and help unit owners save money. |
Solution
To tackle and solve for these challenges, GreenTek:
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Determined the complexes typical unit types and conducted survey of each type to identify common problems |
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Used Thermograph imaging and non destructive inspection techniques to further identify these problems and evaluate “low hanging fruit” solutions to easily address flaws |
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Presented findings in plain English, supported by clear visuals (including real life examples of what not to do and what to do) on simple steps to better efficiency, including lifestyle tips, weatherization measures and items to consider as energy savings investments |
Payoff
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The overwhelming success of the program with the community has encouraged owners to explore how their condo complex can begin to become a model for the region |
