In honor of Earth Day, we’d like to share one client’s sustainability efforts— the Village of Plain and the Green Technology Training and Enterprise Center. This initiative aimed at promoting sustainability and empowering the community through green technology training. Despite a tight deadline of just five months, Green TTEC was able to deliver on its sustainability goals and we rose to the challenge. From insulated panels to a photovoltaic generation system, which directly converts the sun's rays into electricity, geothermal HVAC, and natural ventilation features, every aspect of this building was meticulously designed with sustainability in mind. 🌍 One of the key features is the geothermal HVAC system with natural ventilation features. This technology harnesses the earth's natural temperature to heat and cool the building, significantly reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. Geothermal HVAC systems utilize underground pipes to circulate fluid, absorbing heat from the ground in winter and releasing heat in summer, providing efficient and environmentally friendly climate control year-round. This green building achieved a LEED Gold certification by meeting prerequisites that address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials, health, and indoor environmental quality. The Village of Plain created a space where current and future generations can learn, grow, and contribute to a greener future. 🌱 This project was recognized as "Best Green Built" and "Best Small Project" by In Business magazine. Partner: EUA #SustainableConstruction #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #IdealBuilders #DaneCounty
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In today’s blog episode, https://lnkd.in/gsriDdEx I reveal how the very buildings we inhabit and work in play a major role in contributing to this crisis. From construction materials to energy consumption, the impact is massive but often overlooked. 🌱🔧 It's time to rethink how we design, build, and power our homes and offices to reduce our carbon footprint. Small changes can lead to big transformations. From retrofitting for energy efficiency to incorporating renewable materials, every step counts toward a greener future. 💡🌿 Share this post to raise awareness! 💙 #ClimateCrisis #GreenBuilding #SustainableArchitecture #EcoFriendly #ClimateAction
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Urban buildings contribute significantly to carbon emissions through their construction and operation. Sustainable urban planning that prioritises energy-efficient buildings and renewable energy sources can help reduce these emissions. 🏙️🌍 Our solution offers a low-cost, low-carbon renewable heating and cooling system, delivering thermal energy for summer cooling and winter heating. This boosts building energy efficiency, enhances occupant productivity, and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. #SustainableUrbanisation #RenewableEnergy #BuildingEfficiency #ClimateAction #EnergyEfficiency #Innovation #Sustainability
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In today’s blog episode, https://lnkd.in/gEM3FWeT I reveal how the very buildings we inhabit and work in play a major role in contributing to this crisis. From construction materials to energy consumption, the impact is massive but often overlooked. 🌱🔧 It's time to rethink how we design, build, and power our homes and offices to reduce our carbon footprint. Small changes can lead to big transformations. From retrofitting for energy efficiency to incorporating renewable materials, every step counts toward a greener future. 💡🌿 Share this post to raise awareness! 💙 #ClimateCrisis #GreenBuilding #SustainableArchitecture #EcoFriendly #ClimateAction
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In today’s blog episode, https://lnkd.in/gEM3FWeT I reveal how the very buildings we inhabit and work in play a major role in contributing to this crisis. From construction materials to energy consumption, the impact is massive but often overlooked. 🌱🔧 It's time to rethink how we design, build, and power our homes and offices to reduce our carbon footprint. Small changes can lead to big transformations. From retrofitting for energy efficiency to incorporating renewable materials, every step counts toward a greener future. 💡🌿 Share this post to raise awareness! 💙 #ClimateCrisis #GreenBuilding #SustainableArchitecture #EcoFriendly #ClimateAction
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