How Cormack is Embracing Sustainability

Building a home impacts not only your life, but also your community and the environment we all share. That’s why Cormack Construction is so passionate about blending exceptional craftsmanship with sustainable design practices.  By embracing solar energy and implementing energy-efficient practices at our office and wood shop, we show homeowners how green design can be beautiful, practical, and enduring.

For us, sustainability isn’t just an ethical choice. It’s a smart business decision.  In the video, “Small NH Businesses Thrive Using Clean Energy," our late founder Gordon Cormack discusses the benefits of our company’s own investment in renewable energy for our workshop and office. 

 ▶ Click below to watch the video:  Small NH Businesses Thrive Using Clean Energy

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Through a combination of energy-efficient practices and the adoption of renewable energy sources, Cormack has reduced energy use by nearly 50% in its wood shop and office . Additionally, we've saved approximately $1,200 annually since implementing a comprehensive recycling program 15 years ago.

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Recognition for Sustainable Building Leadership

Our commitment to sustainability earned us the Sustainable Business of the Year award, a recognition that highlights our dedication to environmentally responsible building.

How We Put Sustainability Into Action

• Using renewable energy systems, including solar panels, at our job sites and office.

• Incorporating energy-efficient design elements such as airtight construction, high-quality insulation, ICFs, and strategic architectural layouts to reduce energy demand.

• Maintaining professional affiliations to ensure we are up to date on the latest green building trends and practices.

Why It Matters

The construction sector accounts for roughly 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions.* By integrating renewable energy and energy-efficient design at our office and workshop, we’re reducing our carbon footprint and demonstrating that sustainable building is achievable for businesses of any size.

Cormack's Green Building Credentials

We are a certified Green Builder and a member of the National Association of Home Builders’ Green Builders Program and the U.S. Green Building Council. Our approach blends:

• Sustainable Architectural Design

• High-performance Sealing and Insulation

• Renewable Energy Options

• Ongoing Green-building Education for Our Team

Sustainable Home Construction in NH’s White Mountains, Lakes Region, and Western ME

From renewable energy systems to energy-efficient design, building green can be both beautiful and practical. Cormack’s commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability ensures every home we build is made to last and created with the future in mind. If you’re ready to bring your vision to life with a design-build team that values both quality and our planet, we would love to work with you. Please contact us to schedule a consultation.

*Source: Forbes