Sustainable Construction.pdf

Construction activity pollution prevention measures include preventing soil loss, sedimentation, and air pollution. Sediment from drilling and trenching was kept out of storm sewers using barriers. Exposed topsoil was seeded and dry well drainage was reactivated. The site selection avoided inappropriate development, following SEQR rules, including archaeology. Brownfield redevelopment involved asbestos abatement, removal of construction debris, and excavation of buried oil deposits. Alternative transportation measures include bicycle racks, outdoor showers, and preferred parking for low-emission vehicles. Habitat protection involved removing invasive species and restoring gardens and meadows with native vegetation. Stormwater design reduced hardscape and improved runoff quality. Light pollution reduction used full-cutoff fixtures and automatic lighting controls. Building reuse conserved resources, reducing waste, and construction waste management diverted waste from landfills. Materials reuse reduced demand for virgin materials, and recycled content reduced impacts from extraction and processing. Local and regional materials were used, and rapidly renewable materials, such as agrifibers, were incorporated. Certified wood encouraged responsible forest management, and interior air quality performance enhanced indoor air quality through ventilation and HVAC system retrofits.