Maui is especially sensitive to anything that affects the environment. From improperly disposed trash to new construction, anything that isn’t eco-friendly can seriously impact our environment.
Drafting is a vital part of “green” construction, particularly here in Maui. Drafting makes it much easier and more efficient to create a sustainable structure that will work with the environment throughout its life cycle.
Sustainability
“Green” is more than just a buzzword here. It means buildings that are designed and built with the intent to reduce the overall impact on the environment as well as the health of the building’s eventual occupants. This also helps with the efficient use of water, energy, and other available resources, and the reduction of waste and pollution.
Eco-friendly building materials are also an option. Cork and bamboo are both easily harvested and sustainable for interior flooring. Reclaimed and recycled steel and wood are one way to reuse what’s already been manufactured instead of new, which comes with a heavy carbon footprint.
Because of our location, The Valley Isle can take advantage of solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy generation. These renewable energy sources help reduce dependence on expensive imported coal for energy as well as air quality.
All these factors contribute to sustainability for the finished project. The less energy required for lighting and other utilities, the lower the energy bill. This also translates into a smaller overall carbon footprint on Maui.
How Drafting Makes A Difference
Whether building a new home, remodeling an existing one, or designing a commercial building on Maui, “green” starts long before any part of the building is constructed. If your plans include a green, sustainable building, the time to start is in the design phase.
Drafting plans for a green building lets you see what’s available and how it will all work together. An architect and a draftsperson will create your plans to integrate the sustainable aspects into the design. Using CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting), it’s easy to see how everything will—or won’t—work together in the finished project. Anything that needs to be changed can be done quickly and easily long before purchasing building materials or beginning any construction.
Building “green” takes planning and effort. Working with LEED-certified draftspersons and architects will make the process easier from the initial design through the completion of the project.
LET PRO DRAFT DESIGN YOUR NEW GREEN BUILDING
Pro Draft can help design your new “green” Hawaiian home or building with LEED certification and include a water catchment system for your home. Whether it’s new construction or remodeling an existing home, we can make it easy to make your home more environmentally conscious on a small or large scale.
We can help with architecture, drawings, blueprints, permits, and answer all your questions before the first day of construction. We’re happy to help and will work to ensure your project is exactly the way you envision.
Call Pro Draft today at (808) 579-9050 or 1-800-499-4699 from the Mainland
