Communities greatly benefit from sustainable design, from healthy homes to energy efficient, productive work places.  Brendle Group serves as advocate and sustainability general contractor for new buildings and developments.  Our team of LEED accredited professionals, energy managers, planners, and engineers assists clients throughout the design process, from initial project feasibility to construction management. Our sustainable design services include:  

Building-level Design Assistance
Brendle Group brings sustainability to every aspect of new building design and renovations: 

• Energy modeling
• Energy efficiency
• Renewable energy applications
• Efficient building and irrigation water use
• Low toxicity, reused, recycled, local , and rapidly renewable materials
• On-site construction recycling opportunities
• LEED certification

Master Plan Level Design Assistance   
At the master plan level, Brendle Group:

• Conducts community-based and project team design charrettes 
• Evaluates site-level energy systems and net-zero energy opportunities
• Assists with emerging options in renewable energy and district heating/cooling 
• Evaluates raw water irrigation systems and low-impact development

Project Funding and Implementation
Brendle Group helps clients:

• Coordinate with applicable utilities to target federal and state tax incentives and rebates
• Pursue other funding sources and strategic partnerships to spread financial risks
• Assist in soliciting and evaluating construction bids
  
• Offer marketing and public relations support to share project success