Green

Embracing environmentally sound methods, technology and sustainable materials have always been at the core of the Roberts company practices.

Sustainable or ‘green building’ design and construction is the opportunity to use our resources more efficiently while creating healthier and more energy-efficient homes. Although there is no magic formula, success comes in the form a leaving a lighter footprint on the environment through conservation of resources, while at the same time balancing energy-efficient, cost-effective, low-maintenance products for our construction needs. In other words, green design involves finding the delicate balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment.

• 2009: Implemented a formal Roberts Construction program to reduce construction waste from our projects by job site sorting recyclable waste materials including metals, plastics, paper and cardboard and using project waste haulers that will certify that the dumpsters will recycled at a sorting facility. Our project subcontactors are also required to participate in the jobsite recycling program.
• 2008 Taylor Residence Glenview: The Taylors wanted a home utilizing environmentally sound and sustainable practices. The complete remodeling and large addition incorporated high R value formaldehyde free insulation, high efficiency HVAC systems, solar water heating. Storm water storage cisterns with a garden irrigation system, permeable driveway paving, and native planting landscaping were included to conserve water comsumption and reduce water runoff.
• 1984 Eskra House, Evanston: Better Homes and Gardens published our solar collector design for the master bedroom addition constructed in Evanston Illinois. The phase change solar collectors were built into the back of a pair of cabinets that are pivoted into the bright sunshine that pour into the french doors leading to a south facing balcony. The master bedroom is heated by the solar energy released into the room at night.
• 1983 Rieck Residence, Des Plaines: We designed and built our first passive solar designed house in Des Plaines, Illinois incorporating the techniques, methods, materials and technology available at that time. A south facing sunspace with a heat collecting masonry chimney formed the core of this super insulated house.