TURNER BUILDING SCIENCE & DESIGN, LLC Harrison, Maine Office Location
Since 1993!
Since our office's inception, we have strived to be a leader in green, energy efficient design. This included our new office space. Here are some specs:
- R-60 cellulose vented roof
- R-40 walls
- R-20 foundation
- Off Peak Geothermal System for heating and cooling
- 50% daytime electricity obtained from Photovoltaic System
- High Efficiency Propane mechanical equipment
- Air Handler: Three Zone VAV, ttypically operates at 34 Hz
- Air Filtration: Hospital Grade Air Filters
- Ventilation: Displacement Air Flow with Enthalpy Energy Recovery
- Roof Drainage: Infiltration Trench to reduce runoff & recharge aquifer
- Passive and Active Radon Mitigation System
- Indoor Air Pollution Control: Local Exhaust at Photocopier, Printer & Plotters
- Low VOC Materials
Responsible Environmental Policies
- Shipping materials are reused or recylced
- Rubbish is separated for recycling
- Office paper is recycled
- Client reports are printed on appropriate recycled paper
- Client drawings are printed on appropriate recycled paper
- Alternate Transportation/Health: Employees are offered incentives each year for riding a bicycle to work at least 70 miles a year, or walking to work at least 30 miles a year. Additionally, TBS will make a monetary donation for a charity ride or walk that the employee participates in.
