Green Building & Sustainable Construction

Green building—also known as sustainable construction—is the practice of designing, constructing, renovating, and operating buildings in an environmentally responsible and resource-efficient manner. These buildings are engineered to reduce their overall ecological footprint while enhancing occupant health, comfort, and productivity. By utilizing energy-efficient systems, water-saving technologies, and eco-friendly building materials—including recycled, salvaged, or rapidly renewable resources—green buildings significantly reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional construction methods.

At ALTA Quality Builders, we incorporate green building practices that are healthier for the occupants and healthier for the environment. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, buildings account for 40% of global energy use, 25% of wood consumption, and 16% of water usage, making sustainable construction essential to combating climate change. The building industry is also the nation’s largest manufacturing activity, representing more than 50% of the nation’s wealth and 13% of its Gross Domestic Product.

Sustainable building practices go beyond energy and water conservation—they also incorporate environmentally sensitive site planning, the use of resource-efficient building materials, and focus on creating healthier indoor environments. Some of the key benefits of green building are: