
GREEN BUILDING
Energy efficient building for people and the planet
ENERGY EFFICIENT and WELLNESS ARCHITECTURE
At Guarino Construction, we believe in the Seven Generation Stewardship. The concept that urges the current generation of humans to live and work for the benefit of the seventh generations into the future. The Great Law of the Iroquois- which holds appropriate to think seven generations ahead and decide whether the decisions they make today would benefit their children seven generations into the future.
In the building industry we have a responsibility and commitment to assuring our connective link to a sustainable future.
At GC Construction, we offer our customers energy efficient building options through proper design, homesite placement, water collecting, solar panels, structured insulated panels, and timber frame construction. In addition we offer building with low VOC paints, clay, eco flooring, and using FSC certified or reclaimed wood. The beauty of building with nature comes through in the timeless unique craftsmanship in every project.
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Green and Energy Efficient Building Options
Structural Insulated Panel Construction (SIP's)
Build Smarter and Save Energy
A structural insulated panel, (SIP), is sandwich structured composite, consisting of an insulating layer of rigid core sandwiched between two layers of structural board, used as a building material.
Homeowner Benefits of building with SIP's
ENERGY SAVINGS
60-80% less energy usage vs stick frame
Reduced air leakage by 85%
Smaller HVAC equipment
5 YEAR RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Proven long-term reduced energy bills
Tax credit qualification
Guaranteed payback
SUSTAINABILITY & GREEN BUILDING
30% less lumber used
45% lower CO2 emissions per year
Saves you money AND supports the health of our planet



