Trumpet Leed

TRUMPET Builders made a decision to formulate a program that will benefit customer satisfaction and quality. Recognizing that building quality and operating cost are two significant factors in owner expectations we looked at solutions that would best meet those needs.

We have made a commitment to implement accredited strategies in our building business. We have determined that the most advanced and detailed is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). This Green Building Rating System® is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings.

LEED accreditation was created in 2000 to set specific standards for green building. Its purposes include defining “green building” by establishing a common standard of measurement, promoting integrated whole-building design practices, recognizing environmental leadership in the building industry, stimulating green competition, raising consumer awareness of green building benefits and transforming the building market, according to the organization’s Web site.

Our goal is to transform the building market. We intend to bring real measurable value, while implementing state of the art strategies for sustainable site development and building. This benefit will result in significant reduction in operating cost to the owner reducing waste in energy and improving personal comfort well above industry standards in practice today.

In home building this is important to individual homeowners who operate on budgets. What we offer is a benefit that will last forever in the extended life of the home. It is unlikely that energy cost will go down, but our energy efficient homes will hold value in the efficiencies built into them.

In our commercial buildings there are the same energy efficiencies built in yet there is an added advantage to the business owner. Research has shown green buildings not only save energy and resources, but also improves productivity by up to 16 percent, which is an important advantage to the business owner. This is an advantage for many corporations that are looking for ways to provide their employees with an environment of efficiency and productivity.

Many of our customers believe in the benefits of energy efficient homes and offices, and want to do all they can but don't believe they can justify a significant cost premium for sustainable design features. This is where Trumpets expertise is able to help. We focus on areas where it is possible to make a difference without adding features or practices that affect cost. Our processes that incorporate time efficiency and planning on the front end allow us to reduce cost and in many cases build a project that is 35 to 55 percent more efficient in operating cost and no additional cost to the customer.

It is not hard to incorporate the method of green design and build and still maintain the budget you have for your project.

We as well offer a safer environment to walk into. Today many concerns and warnings are being presented on the improper use of toxic materials or materials that can affect the quality of environment. We can use building materials that include a high level of recycled content. They are commonplace and comparable in price to their less-green counterparts, as are nontoxic materials such as glues and other adhesives.

The construction and development process can adversely affect the environment through ecosystem damage, soil stripping, poor air quality, wildlife displacement and adding to existing landfills. Our sustainable construction programs are designed to address and alleviate these threats as follows:

• Waste management preparation
• Indoor air quality planning
• Site planning and resource conservation
• Subcontractor selection
• Material procurement
• Communication

Through these programs, we strive to build the best products for our clients while sustaining our environment for years to come. Our firm is one of the front-runners in the innovative green building market. We currently have 2 buildings that have applied for Platinum LEED status, one Gold LEED application and 26 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Certified Homes.