Rendering of what will be known as "Point Sea"

At the northern edge of the Barnegat Bay, a mixed-use commercial and residential building is currently undergoing massive renovations and remodeling. The building and surrounding property that sits on Mantoloking Road in Brick will soon be a showcase for leading sustainable and green technologies. The first floor of the building will be a commercial property, the second floor, residential.  Now known as “Point Sea,” it is the mastermind of the area’s premier architect and green builder, Paul Barlo.

GreenWorks Environmental was proud to be part of the wetlands restoration aspect of the project. The wetlands that buffer Barnegat Bay along the southern edge of the property are extremely sensitive and important to the quality of the bay and the surrounding environment. The restoration project increased the total amount of wetlands, improved the wetlands’ long-term viability and enhanced the environment to better reflect its original state. Of course, the wetlands will do their work and filter out pollutants, act as a natural buffer and provide habitat for many indigenous species.

Here are some the green technological highlights being deployed at Point Sea.

The front of Point Sea

Outside
Wetlands Restoration – Improves water quality, protects Barnegat Bay and provides a permanent wetlands to a sensitive and critically important buffer area.

Shell Driveway – Driveway is permeable meaning that water can flow through the surface and to the soil below. This improves stormwater quality. No paving on site.

Rainwater Harvesting – Provides a renewable source of water for landscaping, plant beds, flowers. Water bills are also reduces as the need for municipal water for lawns declines.

Solar Panels – Installed on an outdoor trellis, solar panels will provide 10KW of renewable, green energy to the residential property on the second floor.

Wind Turbine – Installed behind the main building, a wind turbine will provide 10KW of renewable, green energy to the commercial property on the first floor.

Point Sea from behind. This portion of the building faces Barnegat Bay.

Inside
High-Efficiency Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning – HVAC system improves indoor air quality and reduces energy consumption.

Foamed-In Insulation – Ensures year-round comfort and lowers energy bills.

LED Lighting – Drastically reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Paints and Finishings Made From Non-Volatile Organic Compounds – Improve indoor air quality and health of the entire building….along with all its occupants!

Savant Home Automation System – Keeps all the home’s system continuously performing at their most efficient, saving money and guaranteeing peace of mind.

Bamboo Flooring – Harvested from sustainable sources while being extremely durable and attractive.

Non-Formaldehyde Cabinets - Give off very low toxins compared to cabinets that use formaldehyde.

Sun-Sensing Shades – Provide cool relief in the summer and warm comfort in the winter…automatically.

As you can see, Point Sea is a extremely innovative, environmentally-conscious “super green” project!The Jersey Shore hasn’t seen anything quite like this yet. It’s not only a visionary display of what’s possible, it’s also an inspiration to see how we can better live in balance with our environment.

Stay tuned for further updates as the Point Sea project progresses.

This pretty much says it all…

We’ve worked with Barlo and Associates on several projects. Here, Paul Barlo discusses his experience hiring GreenWorks Environmental.

It was an honor to work with The Goddard School to address property and permitting issues the company was having at its Toms River facility.

We’ve known Doris for years and it was a pleasure to finally be able to transform her backyard into the perfect oasis for her and the her family.

Three environmental professionals from GreenWorks Environmental, LLC, have been distinguished as Certified Green Professionals (CGPs) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), which recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals that incorporate eco-friendly building principles into homes without driving up construction costs. To learn more visit the article at http://greenworksllc.com/wordpress/?page_id=3

Save money, earn home value and spruce up your summer staycation spot

 (Allenwood, New Jersey) April 27, 2009 – Many families and Homeowner Associations are choosing “staycations” instead of spending lots of money on far-away travels this summer, so there has never been a better time to make sure your swimming pool is ready for the season. And if your pool isn’t in great shape, consider a pool renovation.

 Pool rehabilitations and backyard renovations include everything from adding new pumping systems, repairing liners, installing new tile or hardscaping, and building waterfalls. Rehab projects help restore pools to their original state while renovation can add a new dimension to your backyard The sky is the limit as far as what the projects can entail—but consumers are saving money by choosing pool restorations instead of reconstructing new pools and landscapes.

 GreenWorks, LLC, specializes in pool rehabs and provides customized project plans for complete property renovations based on individual customer needs. The green design firm also has an extensive base of environmental scientists and planners on staff so they can provide comprehensive solutions to problems such as drainage issues.

 “At GreenWorks, we provide total pool, pond and water feature design and rehabilitation services. This means that if the concrete around your pool is sinking or needs to be repaired or your pavers are uneven or present hazardous walking pathways, we can solve these problems. Our landscape experience is just as priceless to spruce up around the pool area,” said Nicky Coppola, Exterior Designer / Construction Manager “There’s a real value in being able to upgrade your pool, pool equipment and entire backyard not only in being able to save money and avoid starting from scratch, but in retaining a firm that has the expertise to handle all of the issues that can come up in a pool restoration project.”

 GreenWorks also completes all types of pond rehabs from farm and koi ponds to stormwater management basins, addressing everything from aesthetic features to ensuring an optimum aquatic environment. “Pond restorations are instrumental to bring older ponds back to life while making sure that the environmental conditions support healthy aquatic ecosystems promoting good water quality,” said Nick Coppola, Principal Landscape Architect. “These cost-effective rehabilitations can add tremendous value to any backyard while fostering a relaxing, pleasant atmosphere.”

 GreenWorks Environmental, LLC, specializes in green design, green construction, environmental science, and land planning. Based in Allenwood, New Jersey, the environmental professionals possess decades of experience in land use management and planning, environmental processes and green / eco-friendly design, and provide eco-friendly services to homeowners, governmental agencies, allied professionals and developers of commercial, industrial and residential projects. Visit www.greenworksllc.com to learn more.

West Long Branch, local green company team up to lower pollution, manage stormwater

 (Allenwood, New Jersey) March 16, 2009 –Residents of West Long Branch, New Jersey, are embracing rain gardens as a simple way to go green. The municipality has teamed up with the environmental consultants at GreenWorks Environmental, LLC, in hopes to promote this easy, affordable method of greening.

 GreenWorks will host a “Green Starts at Home” booth for the town’s Earth Day Festival on Friday, April 24^th. Additionally, professionals from the green-centric firm attended an environmental commission meeting to educate members on ways to create rain gardens. Now the West Long Branch Environmental Commission is hoping that residents embrace this environmentally friendly technique.

 “We think it’s so important to educate the public on the use of rain gardens. They are amazing and really help our environment,” said Joe Hughes, chairman of the West Long Branch Environmental Commission. “And they are pretty cost-effective, too.”

 Rain gardens reduce pollution, flooding and erosion by rerouting and absorbing water from impervious surfaces such as roofs, driveways and walkways. They enable stormwater to soak into the ground instead of flowing into storm drains and surface water. Rain gardens are planted with suitable trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants and allow runoff to infiltrate into the ground and nurture the surrounding plants instead of contributing to stormwater and surface water contamination. Rain gardens can cut down on the amount of effluence reaching creeks and streams by up to 30 percent.

 Additionally, rain gardens offer a wildlife habitat and can boost the diversity of birds and butterflies depending on the vegetation grown. They also require less maintenance than lawns and offer a creative landscape feature.

 “When adopted community-wide, rain gardens can lower storm drain overload and flooding, which is ideal for a coastal town such as West Long Branch—or any Jersey Shore town,” said Victor Coppola, a GreenWorks environmental planner and scientist.

 GreenWorks Environmental, LLC, specializes in green design, green construction, environmental science, and land planning. Based in Allenwood, New Jersey, the environmental professionals possess decades of experience in land use management and planning, environmental processes and green / eco-friendly design, and provide eco-friendly services to homeowners, governmental agencies, allied professionals and developers of commercial, industrial and residential projects. Visit www.greenworksllc.com to learn more.