Conservation and sustainability are a priority as construction continues in the North America region at the Columbus Zoo.
ABC 6 got an exclusive inside look at a unique trailer being used at the Columbus Zoo amid construction. Senior Vice President of High Performance and Sustainable Construction at Pepper Construction , Susan Heinking designed the trailer to lower the carbon footprint to zero. The trailer uses 27 solar panels on the roof to power the work site.
The trailer also takes into consideration the workflow and workers' well-being with multiple workstations, a conference room, a private supervisor room, a kitchenette, and bathroom facilities. "As we build more sustainably," Heinking said, "we want to make sure that job sites are healthy and healthy for the buildings that we build.”
“It's really a commitment to improving the quality of life, through our projects, whether it be during construction, we're making sure that we're recycling materials," Francois said. "We believe that utilizing the Net Zero trailer for this project demonstrates a unified commitment to sustainability."
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