What Makes Building and Remodeling "Green"?

Green construction, also known as a sustainable construction, is a structure that is designed, built, renovated, operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner. The objectives of green construction are:

• Protecting occupant health and comfort
• Using energy, water and other resources more efficiently
• Reducing overall impact to the environment
• Improving productivity

What Are the Economic Benefits of Green Building?

Green construction may cost more upfront, but saves more over time due to lower operating costs over the life of the building. The goGREEN method calculates cost over the life of your asset.

These and other cost savings can only be fully realized when incorporated at the conceptual design phase of a project and with the assistance of an integrated team of professionals. The integrated systems approach ensures that the construction is designed as one comprehensive system rather than a collection of stand-alone systems.

Even with a tight budget, many green construction measures can be incorporated.

At JOVO, Inc., building and remodeling "green" is an opportunity to use our resources efficiently while creating healthier homes that improve human health, build a better environment, and provide cost savings.