STANDARD FEATURES
IMS has been incorporating sustainable features in our standard modular buildings long before the green building initiative came to the forefront of the construction industry. We have included green upgrades on several of our custom permanent projects, and have the ability to add other sustainable building options on new buildings.
Modular buildings can be designed to contribute credits towards LEED certification. If you are planning to apply for LEED certification on your next project, IMS can provide design assistance with this process.
GREEN FEATURES IN IMS STANDARD CLASSROOM BUILDINGS
- Bard heat pump systems to reduce energy consumption
- Programmable thermostats to reduce energy consumption and for thermal comfort
- Temperature control in each classroom for thermal comfort
- HVAC occupancy sensors to reduce energy consumption
- CO2 sensors for air quality management and to reduce energy consumption
- 410A HVAC refrigerant to support reduction of ozone depletion and global warming
- Lighting occupancy sensors to reduce energy consumption
- Fluorescent lighting with T8 bulbs to reduce energy consumption
- Low VOC adhesives & sealants, flooring, paints for air quality management.
- Formaldehyde free insulation and composite wood for air quality management.
- Double insulated windows for energy management
- Materials (Steel, Carpeting, Ceiling Tile, etc.) with recycled content
- Metered faucets for water conservation
- Building manufactured in factory controlled environment to reduce waste and minimize site disturbance
POTENTIAL GREEN FEATURE UPGRADES ON IMS BUILDINGS
- White EPDM roof to reduce heat island effect*
- Vegetated roof to reduce heat island effect and stormwater runoff
- Rainwater harvesting to reduce stormwater runoff
- Pervious pavement to reduce stormwater runoff
- Low flow toilets with automatic sensors (or dual flush) for water conservation*
- Metered faucets with automatic sensors for water conservation*
- Waterless urinals for water conservation
- Graywater recycling for water conservation
- Increased insulation to reduce energy consumption*
- Bard Quiet Climate heat pump HVAC for enhanced acoustical performance*
- Computer controlled HVAC system to reduce energy consumption*
- Closed loop HVAC to accommodate geothermal system
- Increased energy efficient lighting
- Solar panels to provide alternative energy source
- Increased window area for daylighting and views*
- Light tubes to provide more natural lighting
- Low/E glazing and sunshades to reduce energy consumption*
- Additional components made with rapidly renewable or recycled materials*
- Recycling stations to promote recycling of waste
*These items have been incorporated on previous IMS custom projects
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