Green Building and Design
Just like you, Four Points Dermatology is dedicated to keeping our environment safe for future generations (Dr. Bhatt almost became an environmental scientist at Harvard!).
We have put much thought and effort into our hand-picked site, architectural plans, and building materials. Our goal is to increase work and resource efficiency to provide improved patient care while still being environmentally-conscious. We have also been working with the Austin Green Energy Building team during the construction phase of the office.
Sustainable (“Green”) features of the office:
- Paperless electronic medical charting system
- Sustainable bamboo wood floors
- Recycled, LEED certified-flooring and counter top materials
- Zero- or low-VOC and low formaldehyde-emitting paints and construction products
- Energy efficient, compact fluorescent and fluorescent lighting
- Occupancy sensor lights in intermittent usage rooms
- LEED certified hand dryers in the bathrooms
- LEED-certified water efficient plumbing (dual flush toilets and automatic sensor faucets)
- High-efficiency air conditioning units with programmable thermostats
- Timers on water heaters
- Double-insulated windows
- Additional insulation in the ceiling and walls for energy efficiency and patient privacy
- In-office recycling centers
- For future projects, we are looking into solar paneling if/when approved by the Association Board
