Environmental Philosophy

The Melvin Mark Companies utilize design, construction, development and management practices that conserve natural resources, use energy efficiently, and reduce pollution. We offer an integrated menu of earth-friendly building practices and systems to create and maintain high-performance buildings that are resource-sustaining and cost efficient to build and operate.

Sustainable Practices:

• high-efficiency heating and cooling systems
• lighting systems with the emphasis on natural lighting
• building envelope design utilizing earth friendly materials
• water conservation and sewage systems
• recycled content building materials
• green site and landscape design utilizing native vegetation
• waste reduction & recycling
• modified cooling towers for efficient water usage
• best available water treatment chemicals
• high quality air filtration systems
• zero leakage refrigerant policy
• wheat straw board in cabinets
• paint with no toxic odor or fumes
• glue with less toxic odor and fumes
• working relationships with Oregon Department of Energy, Portland Energy Conservation Inc., SOLV, Energy Trust of Oregon and U.S. Green Building Council LEED program
• sustaining member of the Oregon Natural Step Network

Benefits to you:

• Economic Savings. Buildings equipped with energy-efficient systems use fewer resources and are less expensive to operate, lowering your annual operating costs. These systems are often more easily adaptable to changes in user layouts, making them even more cost-effective on a life cycle costing basis.
• Occupant Health and Comfort. Improved building lighting and air quality produce more pleasing work environments which reduce absenteeism and increase employee productivity.
• Environmental Stewardship. Companies that make resource conservation a priority are viewed by the community as environmental stewards, enhancing their reputation and employee morale and commitment.

Melvin Mark Companies is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council.

The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation's foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Council membership has grown to over 6000 leading. organizations.

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