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[NAME and PHONE NUMBER]
Sustainable Development Efforts are Built
on Concrete
Local Architects, Engineers, Builders Rely on Concrete’s
Benefits
[CITY] (DATE) — Amid a growing awareness in construction practices
to preserve resources, conserve energy, and protect the environment,
local industry professionals are recognizing the importance of sustainable
development. The use of concrete is a key component in the foundation
of that movement. [LOCAL ARCHITECT NAME/FIRM] chose concrete as
the primary building material in [PROJECT] citing its durability,
energy efficiency, and versatility.
“The purpose of [PROJECT] was to benefit the environment
locally,” said [ARCHITECT]. “It was important to create
a durable building that could use energy efficiently. Concrete was
a logical solution.”
[DETAILS OF CONCRETE AS PART OF PROJECT]
Recognizing that U.S. buildings use nearly 10 percent of the world’s
energy, there is an increasing demand for sustainable development
and green building practices.
In fact, U.S. buildings use three
times more energy than similar buildings in similar climates in
Europe. Therefore, the U.S. government is adopting green building
programs and an increasing number of states are offering tax benefits
for green building practices.
Concrete is a responsible choice for sustainable development, in part due to its durability. As the most widely used building material in the world, concrete structures have withstood the test of time for more than 2,000 years.
Durability is a significant sustainable attribute of concrete because it will not rust, rot, or burn. Moreover, concrete structures require less energy and resources overt time to repair or replace.
Structures built with concrete also have optimal energy performance. Concrete is a high-density material that acts like a thermal battery. Buildings with exterior concrete walls, also called mass walls, utilize less energy to heat and cool than similarly insulated buildings with wood or steel frame walls. Additionally, concrete is easy to use, incurs little waste and can be readily recycled.
[BACKGROUND ON COMPANY/PROJECT]
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