From lowering the use of energy and decreasing environmental impact, to producing sustainable employment and a greener planet, green home design offers so much more.
To create a green home you need to make sure you are building with materials that are locally grown and sustainable, don’t need much industrial processing, can be recycled or reclaimed, even recycled after purchase.
Energy Efficiency
A fundamental principle in sustainable home design is energy conservation. That means using sustainable materials, energy-efficient devices and devices, and renewable power; all to be sustainable without sacrificing function or comfort.
The problems of sustainable construction have been growing worldwide because of environmental damage, exploitation and global warming. Green house building thus took shape and there are rating bodies that define what eco-friendly houses look like.
You can get low-emitting energy with the right materials and locating the house to maximize solar gain. Blocking out windows and doors to reduce the loss of heat in the winter and cool air in the summer will save you money on energy and reduce homes’ carbon footprints. Even consider eco-friendly windows and doors made of recycled or reclaimed materials that make it even more energy efficient while decreasing the carbon footprint.
Water Efficiency
It’s a neglected aspect of green construction but water efficiency is not. By minimising waste, while conserving precious water, construction companies can preserve our delicate planet’s finite water resources. Builders can achieve this through appliances and fixtures that save water; low-flow showerheads; water usage with a water monitor.
To get more efficient home water use, you can also use alternate sources such as rainwater, gray or reclaimed water; or go net zero with an annual offset through alternate sources and treated wastewater being returned to its source.
Pruning and landscaping are important aspects of sustainable dwellings. By choosing native species adapted to the climate in the area, costs of maintenance and water use can be minimized, and by using appropriate planting practices, erosion and runoff problems can be minimized. What’s more, by keeping watering to a minimum, we reduce the likelihood of invasive plants and ecosystem collapse; permeable surfaces and sophisticated irrigation can reduce the need for watering.
Materials
Materials are at the heart of green home design. Select low-VOC paint and glue and recycled construction materials that lower the house’s toxic emissions. What’s more, by choosing locally made products, you help to save the Earth.
Be sure to use sustainable and renewable materials, such as cork or bamboo. The organic cotton, wool or jute fibres make the interiors textured; old glass tiles or salvaged wood could also be eco-friendly alternatives.
Green house planning demands smart floor plans that use less energy and are lower on your heating and cooling bill. This means purchasing a house that has thick walls, high sun gain windows, and little air flow in the thermal envelope.
Indoor Air Quality
A part of green building is air. By optimizing ventilation, the use of low VOC materials and biophilic design that engages with the natural world, green buildings are designed with indoor environmental health in mind.
Unhealthy indoor air can cause all sorts of health issues, including headaches, fatigue, sinus infections, irritated eyes and throat and vertigo. And it might be linked to diseases like asthma and cancer.
Green Air Solutions can help alleviate those issues with professional air quality testing and customized air cleaning systems that remove toxic pollutants from the indoor environment – boost energy, reduce stress and boost your immune system to create a happier, healthier and more productive you and your family.
