As the degradation of the environment continues to be among the world’s most prominent and urgent issues, eco-friendly commercial construction is increasingly crucial. Fortunately, environmental experts have come up with many great ideas for achieving that. They can be boiled down to a few actionable tips to inform your next building design team.

Eco-Friendly Ways to Reinvent Commercial Construction Projects

1. Use Developments in Solar Technology

Scientists are discovering numerous ways to harness the sun’s energy. Passive solar building construction lets a building convert the heat of the sun into cool and hot air and lighting. Electrochromic glass windows represent one way to support this concept, as they’re highly efficient at controlling heat and lighting by using nanotechnology and low-voltage electricity to become clear or opaque, depending on whether it’s absorbing or rejecting sunlight. Equally impressive are photovoltaic panels, which can turn sunlight into electricity. For the best results, green construction agencies should make use of all of these designs.

2. Create Sustainable Insulation

Newspaper, cardboard, and other paper materials can be repurposed to make cellulose insulation for walls. Plastic, denim, flax, hemp, and used straw from farms can all be recycled into padding for insulation, as well. None of these materials require pollution to create or maintain a commercial construction project, and using them ensures that they don’t get wasted. Additionally, biowalls, made from vegetation, are great for siding and roofs; they not only absorb rainwater and carbon dioxide, but they can also reflect solar radiation and be easily cleaned with water that’s already been used for washing or cleaning. 

3. Promote Responsible Water Use

To conserve and use water more wisely, install dual plumbing. It separates water into the kind that’s safe for drinking and washing and the kind that helps with irrigating fields or gardens and flushing waste. Furthermore, chiller boiler systems can be attached to water systems, which can radiate heat or coolness rather than manipulate forced air. Not all cities are equipped to use water in these ways, but with enough demand for commercial construction that includes it, that could change.

KCI Construction Company is a commercial construction company located in St. Louis, MO, that is looking forward to a greener future. They use a combination of innovation, dedication, and impeccable organization to complete the largest projects on time. Learn more about how they can help with your next building construction project by calling (314) 894-8888 or visiting them online.