Below is a partial list of materials and construction procedures used at eko Park
For construction framing material we used mostly finger jointed studs -
This means that short pieces of 2X dimensional lumber material glued together to form standard length studs. This process reduces the use of solid sawn lumber. Moreover, these studs are resource-efficient engineered materials, which are as strong as, but straighter and more stable than solid sawn studs.
For sheet lumber we used Green plywood-
By utilizing Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plywood (green) in lieu of traditional plywood products, a non-formaldehyde-emitting methyldiisocyanate (MDI) adhesive is utilized in lieu of a toxic phenol-formaldehyde (PF) adhesive.
Lumber materials like millwork, wood doors and other wood products used at EP are FSC approved-
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) was formed with the purpose to coordinate the development of forest management standards throughout the different biogeography regions of the world to guide all industries involved with forestry products toward sustainable outcomes.
For our floors we used gypsum instead of concrete -
Gypsum is a naturally occurring product in nature. Once it is mined, it can be mixed with many different products and utilized in modern construction products. However, light weight concrete is a cementious product that is a derivative of many different processes that are toxic to the environment in many ways.
Cellulose insulation was sprayed into all walls because by spraying the insulation it gets in all the cracks making your apartment as airtight as possible. We even calked all of the sill plates (the base of the walls) to the floors, and caulked other joints to help keep the air out too. And airtight means warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer (without using additional energy grid draining heaters and A/C!) -
Cellulose which is made from recycled paper that is applied as either loose fill into attics and closed wall cavities or damp-sprayed into open wall cavities.
The drywall (or sheetrock) of choice for eko Park is Green -
Due to it’s recycled properties and naturally occurring ingredients. It’s recycled properties and naturally occurring ingredients. All paper backing utilized in this drywall is a 100% recycled product and sandwiches a layer of naturally occurring gypsum.
All exterior materials use partial recycled products. NO VINYL SIDING. Because why not reuse old stuff when building new stuff!
Materials used at eko Park like Nichiha panels and LP brand siding are manufactured using over 20% recycled materials. Due to their durable construction they are long lasting and ultimately divert extra materials from landfills.
The paint we used at eko Park has no VOCs-
VOC is an acronym for volatile organic compounds which damage the ozone when emitted from their final form. These compounds have been removed from the paint in an effort to comply with new environmental regulations and consumer demand.
Every unit and the clubhouse at eko Park has A/C that only uses 410A Freon
Our Heat Pump HVAC system for the complex uses 50% less electricity than standard systems!
410A is an environmentally friendly product that does not have the ozone depleting characteristics found in other Freon. In addition, due to technological advances, 410A is more efficient than the traditional R-22 due to its synonymous lubricating oil that works in a more soluble process and can be counted on to not break down under extreme conditions.
During construction all waste was properly disposed of -
Through our local waste management program, additional dumpsters have been provided and earmarked at the construction site in an effort to recycle all wood, gypsum, steel, and aluminum products. All other non-recyclable products were removed from the project and deposited in a local land fill.
