Sustainable Construction

Sustainable Construction

What is sustainable construction?

Put simply it is building with water, energy and material consumption in mind, as well as careful design in regards to solar orientation and the impact on the environment. Also known as 'Green Building' or 'Natural Building' it refers to the whole life-cycle of a building being considered, rather than just the initial materials and expenditure.

Answering the question of whether your own home is sustainable is a difficult, and completely subjective one.The question that might be more appropriate is how can I make my own house MORE sustainable than it currently is?

The fact is that the vast majority of existing homes have been constructed without sustainability or good solar orientation in mind.There are many ways to improve sustainability and energy use in buildings, and plenty of those achievable by the average DIY handy person.

Let the light in- a good example of sustainable construction principles at work.

Even if you are only renting the property that you live in, there are simple strategies to improve the thermal performance of your dwelling and increase your comfort.

The aim when considering the sustainability and energy use in buildings is primarily to improve comfort levels and reduce running costs, thus reducing the demand on the environment.

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