Green Smart Living
Being a homeowner, there are many opportunities when developing a new home or remodeling your existing home to make choices which are environmentally smart. Listed below, are several ideas to take into consideration and questions which should be asked when you are thinking of including green building concepts in your construction project.
At the time of construction, the ecological impacts of your project can be minimised and resource efficiency can be maximized whilst simultaneously, creating a more economical and healthier environment to live in. Our guiding principles are as follows:
Be Smart: Build less
The fundamental rule of green building is building less. Besides new constructions necessitating a considerable amount of building materials, it may also have an effect on urban sprawl and environmental problems associated with it. You may wish to look into buying a ready built house which is in close proximity to work, shopping, public transportation as well as other amenities.
Be Smart: Be energy-efficient
- Prior to commencing a project, you should arrange an energy audit to determine the improvements and upgrades required.
- Purchase energy-efficient mechanical systems and appliances.
- Opportunities for ventilation and insulation should be maximised.
- Where possible, renewable energy sources should be incorporated.
Be Smart: Choose non-polluting and healthy
A number of conventional building materials are a factor in inferior indoor air quality. The process through which chemicals are released by means of vaporization from building products into the air is known as off-gassing. Certain building materials can off-gas for several days and other materials can off-gas for many years. Off-gas fumes can be harmful to the health of humans. Furthermore, the manufacturing process for many materials can have an impact on the health of workers and communities as well as creating pollution.
Be Smart: Protect and improve the site
- If remodelling is likely to have an impact on the site, it is best to protect the topsoil by covering it with mulch.
- Existing plants and trees should be preserved as much as possible.
- Pervious (permeable) paving should be considered for paved surfaces and driveways. Surfaces which are pervious such as permeable pavers and compacted gravel permit water absorption and hence reduce water runoff and consequently, pollution.
- Consider using ‘native landscaping’ techniques as native trees, plants, and rain gardens will offer a habitat for wildlife as well reducing cooling and heating costs.
- Think about having a green (vegetative) roof.
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