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Sinnott and Company is committed to
green design and construction practices. Using LEED
design standards established by the US Green Building
Council for new structures or the rating system created
by Build It Green in Berkeley, for existing residences,
sensible green features are always included in our
work.
Some of theses features are
itemized on the following list. All of these features
contribute to the sustainability of the project, the
health of the occupants and most importantly, energy
efficiency.
Appliances
- Zero CFC
- Water
efficient
- Induction
ranges
- Energy Star
rated
- Natural gas
powered
- Tankless water
heaters
- Solar potable
water heating
- Solar pool and spa
water heating
- On-demand
water re-circulation pumps
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Heating and Air
Conditioning
- Green
roofing
- Attic
ventilation
- Reflective
roofing
- Low emissivity
glass
- Duct and window
seals
- high-efficiency
heat pumps
- Geo-exchange
heating systems
- Double and
triple-glazed windows
- Engineered
exposure and overhang
- Clean fireplace
conversion inserts
- Wide choice
of insulation technologies
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Materials
- Local
- Recycled
- Reclaimed
- Renewable
- Forest Stewardship
Council Certified
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Lighting
- Optimized
natural lighting
- skylights and
reflective conduits
- LED & CFL
low-watt lighting
- Timed, motion, or
light-triggered controllers
- Self-powered
low-voltage outdoor lighting
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Power
- Energy
audits
- Utility
rebates
- Diagnostic
testing
- Photovoltaic
generation
- Wind turbine
generation
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Water
Efficiency
- Drip
irrigation systems
- Programmable
irrigation
- Storm water
harvesting
- Permeable surfacing materials
- Low-flow showers, faucets, and
toilets
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Indoor Air Quality
- VOC-free
paint
- Back draft
reduction
- Fireplae
converstions
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Construction Phase Soil
Conservation
- Sediment
basin and traps
- Earth dikes and
silt fences
- Temporary seeding,
mulching
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