- When building a new commercial space, face the widest part of the building to the north or the south.
- Place doors and windows where you will receive good cross-ventilation.
- Ensure any attic space is well ventilated by using roof ridge vents, lighter colored roofing materials, lots of insulation, and by placing A/C ducts in the attic to absorb the heat.
- Install an energy-efficient and properly sized heating and A/C system, make sure that duct work is correctly sealed, and use a programmable thermostat.
- Utilize landscaping materials, plants and design that are appropriate for the climate and rainfall levels in your area.
- Use low-flow toilets and shower heads and energy-efficient appliances.
- Recyclable and renewable materials can be used for decking, siding, trim and more.
- Choose green flooring materials such as concrete, bamboo, or recycled wood.
- Replace your air-conditioning filter regularly to enhance the performance of your air conditioning system and to reduce pollutants.
Land Conservation and Reuse Studies: DREI Group, Dennis Blind at 918-812-2339, dennis@dreigroup.com, or www.dreigroup.com.
Roofing: Royal Roofing, Johnathon Knapp at 918-398-6500 or www.royalroofingllc.com.
Landscaping Design: Bluum Outdoor, Nathan at 918-599-8500, Nathan@bluum.net, or www.bluum.net.
Heating and Air Conditioning: Air Assurance, Stephen Taylor at staylor@airassurance.com.
Building and Remodeling: US Building Systems, Rick Oberlender at usbs@att.net.
Air Conditioning Filters: Filter 4 Me, Rick Butefish at 918-292-8600, rick@filters4me.com, or www.filters4me.com.
Flooring Products: ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings, Jim Ecrette at 918-252-7711 or prosourcejim@tulsacoxmail.com (make sure you ask for Darryl Baskin's preferred pricing).
To find energy-efficient, eco-friendly, or green commercial properties in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area contact Darryl Baskin, McGraw realtors at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.
