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Gristmill
Builders my college years , I decided to combine my expertise in sustainability and construction to create Gristmill Builders . By doing so , I aimed to offer a more conscientious approach to homebuilding ,” Brendan shares .
Sustainable projects
From this solid base , Brendan diversified and grew the company ’ s capabilities to undertake both residential and commercial projects . “ Interestingly , we built the first large commercial net zero building in New England that was fully financially sustained without the need of public funding . We constructed our first net zero project in 2013 when the concept was just becoming popular . This project was an all-electric 15,000 square foot building designed to serve as our headquarters , which we shared with other office spaces on different floors . Named the Energy Mill , the building combines solar power , geothermal , and solar thermal systems to function without any fossil fuels .
“ Furthermore , we developed the Richmond Creamery in Richmond , Vermont , a former brownfield site that we transformed into a sustainable apartment commercial building . It has a solar garage and solar on the roof , making it fully net-zero in terms of electrical components . However , it does rely on a small amount of natural gas to supply hot water , a decision we made due to the high solar energy requirements for water heating . In making such choices , I believe there is a
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