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About Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

At Lasley Brahaney we have a mission – to improve your quality of life and design living spaces you love. Whether it is a new home, a large renovation or a small addition, we want to design and construct spaces that will satisfy and delight you – every day.

Key Sustainable Actions

Energy


Energy Efficiency Measures

Roof replaced with white EPDM reducing the heat island effect. This was done before we moved in so we don't have before and after costs to compare.

Utilize Renewable Energy

(12) Panel Photo voltaic solar energy system installed on the roof.

Value: 10 kwh

Saved: $3,056

Other

Replaced all single pane windows. New windows are operable and have double pane, low-e glass, reflective tinting to allow for energy efficiency, natural light, and cross ventilation for every work station.

Water


Water Conservation Efforts

Installation of two Toto dualmax toilets: Half flush uses .9 gallons, full flush uses 1.6 gallons. Industry standard is 1.6. Estimated 5 flushes per person: 4 half flushes and 1 one full flush. Savings of 4550 gallons which equals 608 cubic feet for a cost savings of $38.78

Value: 4,550 gallons

Saved: $39

Other

Landscape with native plants that don't require watering.

Certification & Recognition


Certified by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

The building is LEED Certified

Green Building


Other

84% of materials during rehab of building were recycled. 75% of the building shell was reused.

  • New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
  • Sustainable Jersey
  • New Jersey Business Action Center
  • Safer Choice
  • Rutgers Business School Newark and New Brunswick
  • New Jersey's Clean Energy Program
  • New Jersey Business & Industry Association