Constructing and operating buildings requires enormous amounts of energy, water, and materials and can create a large amount of waste. Where and how they are built affects ecosystems around us in countless ways. And the buildings themselves create new indoor environments that present environmental problems and challenges. As the environmental impact of buildings becomes more apparent, a growing field called sustainable design is leading the way to reduce its impact. Sustainable design is the practice of creating healthier and more resource efficient models of construction, renovation, operation, maintenance, and demolition. J.R. Heineman & Sons has been incorporating sustainable design and construction into our building methods for our clients when requested. We are dedicated to this new practice — for the future of our communities and the world.

EXAMPLES OF TWO OF OUR SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS