Modular Green Construction

Green Modular Construction

Since “going green” is on the mind of most consumers, businesses are feeling the pressure of turning their company green. A daunting task for business owners when going green is making sure that their new stores, buildings, offices, and homes are environmentally friendly. With today’s advances, there are green construction solutions readily available. Green construction can fit the budgetary needs of these businesses while insuring the public they are environmentally conscience.

Businesses that are committed to going “green” should consider using green modular units. With modular construction time 40 % faster than traditional construction, a project manager can have a green project delivered and installed much faster compared to building onsite.

When a company consults with a green builder, the builder already understands how environmentally conscious buildings should be constructed. By using a green modular building, the construction would take place in a climate controlled facility that would reduce on-site waste and minimize the impact on the environment. With green modular construction using upgraded insulation and high efficiency fixtures, the green unit becomes energy efficient and reduces the monthly utility expenses and use of natural resources.

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Helping The Environment With Green Modular Construction

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Green modular construction is an eco-friendly practice that results in more efficient buildings. Modular construction not only protects the environment because the majority of construction takes place off site but also reduces operational costs for the user. Through the entire process, modular contractors keep the environment in mind with more efficient designs, safer construction and less waste. If you are seeking a green home or building, modular construction is the best choice.

Environmental Benefits

Buildings have a tremendous impact on the environment. With buildings accounting for 65 percent of electricity consumption, 36 percent of energy usage, 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, 30 percent of raw material use-and 30 percent of waste output totaling 136 million tons a year; its clear why green building construction is so beneficial. Modular construction allows for a significant reduction in solid waste that is harmful to the environment. Modular construction also improves the air and water quality by cutting down on the greenhouse gas emissions that are clogging the atmosphere. Additionally, it ensures that there is limited disruption to the surrounding environment.

Economic Benefits

Since modular buildings are designed to use less energy and water, owners will experience a significant drop in operating costs. For businesses, there is a noticeable improvement in employee productivity, due to reduced absenteeism from work related health issues. In addition, employees tend to be more satisfied with the environment and less likely to transfer their employment elsewhere. Green construction enhances the market and asset value of the building, should it be sold in the near future. Modular buildings can include solar panels, programmable thermostats, structural insulated panels, low-emitting materials and other efficient materials to diminish the amount of heat gain inside, thus saving owners money on cooling costs.

Health and Community Benefits

Modular construction is intended to enhance the comfort, health and productivity of all residents or employees. Improved air quality within the building will successfully avoid triggering certain health conditions like chronic migraines, asthma, allergies or common colds. The use of translucent walls increases the amount of natural sunlight shining into the building, which is sure to lift the occupants’ moods. Buildings can also be designed to take advantage of natural day lighting.


The mission of green modular construction is to transform the way communities/organizations design, build and operate while contributing to a healthier environment.

Green Building Booms In Retail, Hospitality Sectors

While we wait for the right combination of home energy management tools, visual reports, and incentives for people to choose green-built homes over conventional ones, the business sector has blazed its own trail. Always concerned about the bottom line, entrepreneurs have been quick to embrace renewable energy and efficient building design.

A new report from McGraw Hill Construction, in partnership with Waste Management, found the percentage of retail owners that have chosen to make more than half of their new buildings are green has jumped from 18 percent in 2011 to 38 percent in 2013. The authors of Green Retail and Hospitality: Capitalizing on the Growth in Green Building Investments project this number will climb as high as 52 percent in the next two years.

The report surveyed 79 retail, 30 hotel and 22 restaurant owners, and defined a green building project as one built to LEED or another recognized green building standard, or one that take significant steps toward energy and water efficiency, improved indoor air quality and material resource conservation.

Hotel owners in particular have been making great strides toward greener buildings. The report showed that 48 percent of hotel owners are “highly involved” in green building–up from 28 percent just two years ago. It predicted that number will rise to 62 percent by 2015. Nor by any means is this surge of green building limited to new construction. The report found that nearly two-thirds of retail and three quarters of hotel owners surveyed also expect to invest in general green operations and maintenance practices by 2015.

Why such enthusiasm for green building, you ask? Because it pays off, of course. The report found that those in the hospitality business enjoyed an 11 percent increase in asset value, a 14 percent rise in the building’s return on investment and a 1 percent decrease in annual operating costs, when they chose to build green.

Likewise, those running retail businesses enjoyed a 7 percent increase in asset value, 8 percent building ROI and 8 percent drop, on average, in annual operating costs when choosing green building strategies over conventional ones.

Written By:  Beth Buczynski

Source: http://www.earthtechling.com/2013/06/green-building-booms-in-retail-hospitality-sectors/

World’s First Floating Green Building

COTTONWOOD COVE MARINA: WORLD’S FIRST FLOATING GREEN BUILDING  TO RECEIVE LEED® GOLD CERTIFICATION

US National Park Services, The Government of USA has issued the following news release:

Cottonwood Cove Resort and Marina on Lake Mohave has made history, becoming the world's first floating green building to receive the prestigious LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Spearheaded by the National Park Service and Forever Resorts, LLC, the marina building opened June 2011, serving as the marina's operations office.

From decking made of rice hulls to exterior stucco made of recycled tires, from the beginning, the marina was lauded for its use of green materials. The floating eco-friendly structure features sustainable modular construction and state-of-the-art energy-efficient and environmentally responsible materials and fixtures. Use of low or no-volatile organic compound materials, paints and adhesives rid the building of the typical "new building" smell improving the overall indoor air quality.

For commercial buildings and neighborhoods to earn LEED certification, a project must satisfy all LEED prerequisites and earn a minimum 40 points on a 110-point LEED rating system scale. According to the UGSBC, participation in the voluntary LEED process demonstrates leadership, innovation, environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

"We, together with the National Park Service, are proud to have made history with this achievement," said John Schoppmann, executive vice president, Forever Resorts. "This building embodies Forever Resorts' company-wide commitment to embracing eco-friendly, sustainable business and public-private partnership principles."

The project's key earth-minded elements and commitments include the Forever Resorts Forever Earth Environmental Management System and a mix of new and existing programs:

Green Cleaning Program throughout the resort 
Green Purchasing Program 
Energy and Environmental Education Programs for boaters and community members 
Extensive energy saving materials and systems, including high-performance insulated glass 
High-efficient HVAC equipment and delivery systems 
Extensive use of recycled and regionally extracted and manufactured materials, such as concrete, steel, drywall, metal studs and carpet 
Finish materials, paints, adhesives, caulks and sealants that contain low or no volatile organic compounds to ensure healthy indoor air quality 
Extensive natural daylight and views to the outdoors throughout, maximizing east/west orientation 
Recycled and recyclable building and landscape materials 
Prevention of night sky pollution

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Source: http://www.elp.com/news/2013/04/07/washington-cottonwood-cove-marina-world-s-first-floating-green-building-to-receive-leed-gold-certifi.html

Benefits of Modular Construction for Building Green

In this day and age, the phrase green building is everywhere. For those who unfamiliar with green buildings, they are built to minimize potential environmental impacts and hazards often caused during and after the construction work. In addition, a green building promotes sustainable energy usage while offering a healthy indoor environment for occupants. 

Modular construction is the best choice for building green homes and buildings, because the majority of construction occurs in a climate-controlled factory environment, protecting materials from outdoor elements, reducing product waste and improving efficiency. With less work done on site, a modular construction project also helps in reducing environmental impacts and site disruption.

Now that the concept of a green building is clear, let’s discuss the benefits of modular construction for building green homes and buildings. Modular materials may include recycled glass, wood, carpet and bamboo. Some energy efficient features may include tankless water heaters, programmable thermostats, bamboo flooring, solar panels and ENERGY STAR appliances.

Modular buildings can be disassembled and relocated to other sites. This reduces the energy and raw materials needed to construct a new building. Modular construction has the ability to reuse entire buildings or major components.

Modularbuilding doesn’t always require heavy machinery and other construction machines. As a result, there is minimal noise pollution and greenhouse gas emission due to construction work. In addition, modular structures use alternative energy resources including both solar and wind energy, reducing operational costs.

Modular construction ensures better quality management, reduced product waste and a healthier environment by utilizing off site construction methods. The excellent and consistent quality control of modular construction, makes it a great choice for green projects.