KM Cornerstone believes that historical renovations should serve as a beacon in the community of a lasting legacy, and not just in the building itself, but also in a legacy of its environmental impact as well.
The company places great emphasis on responsible management and care of natural resources and the environment as a whole, and it is one of the reasons why organizations contract with KM Cornerstone. The company focuses on practices that balance the preservation of historical value with modern sustainability practices, focusing on adaptive reuse, energy efficiency and material conservation. Some of the ways the company practices environmental stewardship include:
Preserving Existing Structures
By renovating more elements of existing buildings rather than demolishing them, the company reduces the amount of construction waste that ends up in landfills, and helps preserve existing resources, reducing the need for new raw materials.
Sustainable Design Practices
KM Cornerstone installs modern energy-efficient systems into historic buildings, such as improved insulation, energy-efficient windows, and HVAC systems to reduce the building’s overall energy consumption and carbon footprint. The company also installs LED lighting in all of its historic renovations, and uses solar power frequently as a viable option.
Whenever possible, the company also uses sustainable or reclaimed materials for any necessary repairs or additions, such as reclaimed wood or recycled materials.
Adaptive Reuse
Through thorough identification of community based needs, KM Cornerstone repurposes historic buildings to serve as many functions in the community as possible, which requires less energy and fewer resources than building new structures to serve those same community needs.
Continuous Improvement and Innovations
KM Cornerstone is committed to continuous improvement practices and use of innovative out-of-the-box thinking to ensure that environmental stewardship is maintained. One of the company’s latest innovations that it is in the process of developing, is advanced demolition technology in the form of a robotic pulsator, which is capable of removing contaminated plaster without causing environmental harm. This innovative technology aims to enhance the company’s green energy practices by ensuring safer and cleaner demolition methods.