Q. What is green building?
A. Green building is the act of reducing the amount of impact, or carbon footprint, that a building has upon the environment, during its lifespan. When implementing green building practices, the focus is in three specific resources: energy, water, and materials. The health of the people occupying the building and the surrounding community are also carefully considered. Superior design, construction, and maintenance are three factors that contribute extensively to the streamlining, or efficient usage, of the above mentioned resources.

Q. Is green building, or sustainable design more expensive than traditional building practices?
A. No, this is a popular misconception. Green building can reduce your overall construction costs by more that 25%, and that is just the beginning! After implementing green building practices, you will likely find many monetary benefits, including lowered maintenance costs.

Q. What makes your buildings green?
A. We work very hard to make a positive impact on our environment. We focus on energy efficiency and utilizing reusable and/or recyclable materials. Our design and building systems minimize both material usage and waste.

Q. Do you offer Cool Roofing Options?
A. Yes, we offer cool roofing options that will meet even severe code guidelines and restrictions.

Q. Will you assist me in getting my LEED certification?
A. Obviously, we cannot promise LEED certification as there are many factors outside of our parameters or control. We are able, however, to focus on many specific requirements of LEED certification to aid you in achieving your certification.

Our areas of expertise are:

· Recycled materials and ability to recycle/reuse in the future.
· Energy Efficiency
· Cool Roof materials
· Efficient delivery systems

Q. Why should I purchase my Green Building from you?
A. Our experienced staff understands the importance of sustainable design; we are dedicated to helping you achieve your green building goals in an economical and simplified way. More reasons to go green with Norsteel Buildings..