The home which ensures not only reduction in utility bills or cost of energy but also helps in reduction of environmental impacts in the long run istermed a sustainable home. Apart from this it should be respectful to nature, energy efficient by itself, provide healthy and comfortable living to the family. It should be constructed using green or recyclable materials which are non-hazardous to the environment. It should also use alternative sources of energy.
Sustainable homes are important not only because they reduce the negative impacts on the environment, but also because they ensure healthy life to the residents. Moreover, it also appreciates the valuation of the property. A recent study in Australia showed that the market value increases by 3% with every 1star improvement on the energy rating of your home. With increase in awareness, amongst people, about the environment, government incentives, and lifetime cost reduction, has increased the demand for sustainable home designs.
It is also important to the ecosystem as it :
- Protect the environment
- Reduce caorderlistrbon footprint
- Improves water and air quality
- Conservation of natural resourcest
We at Sustainable Homes believe in healthy and green living. This reflects in the features we provide and the homes we build. You’re doing justice not just to yourself but to the environment by building sustainable and energy-efficient homes. We are committed to deliver the future homes today with our innovative designs and sustainable solutions.
Standard features like double glazing windows, concrete slabs with reduced carbon, energy-efficient appliances, and rooftop solar plant, contribute to sustainability without compromising with the cost.We also offer options that further provide energy reduction by improving the heating, cooling, and insulation of your home at an affordable cost.
We focus on the following practices to ensure optimal energy performance and a sustainable home:
Unnecessary building of large homes not only costs more but it alsoincreases the carbon footprint compared to small homes. This is regardless of how greendesign principles you have used in building. Appropriate size homes can be impressive,cost effective and eco friendly.
Zero emission homes are very much affordable and have high durability. The goal is to produce as much energy as consumed. Thereby reducing energy wastage and reducing adverse effects to the environment. This can be achieved by using energy efficient appliances, well-ventilated homes, proper insulation, etc.
It uses the natural forces to create a comfortable environment. Itreduces the use of costly heating or cooling system by working with the climate. Followingelements are considered in achieving this.
- Orientation : Our expert consultants evaluate your site to establish the perfectorientation for your home. This is done in a way where you can maximize thepassive energy usage. So, the orientation will keep you warm in winters without aheating system and keep you cool in summers by minimizing the effect of hotsummer sun. Proper cross ventilation is maintained by placing the windowsstrategically.
- Zoning : This is to separate the spaces in your floor plan for isolated heating,cooling or acoustics
- Insulation : It helps in maintaining a comfortable atmosphere indoors. Our designsinclude proper insulation of walls, ceilings and floors.
- Shading : With fixed or flexible shading options, our design provides the comfortwith changing seasons by giving optimal solar access.
- Glazing : Choosing the perfect glass and window is important to keep thebalanced indoor temperature
- To improve the quality of indoor environment we minimise the usage of timberwood, MDF and particle board. We ensure the timber wood we use has lowformaldehyde content
- To significantly improve the quality air, we strategically place the windows in yourhome to provide optimum cross ventilation.
- We use low volatile organic compounds (VOC) paints for our interior walls.
- To allow minimal excavation we use a lightweight footing system which is recyclable
- We use trusses and frames which are prefabricated, this helps is the reduction of wastage
- We use recyclable building materials wherever possible
- We use WELS rated plumbing fitting which reduces the wastage of water bycontrolling the flow
- WELS rated and energy saving water appliances are provided in standardinclusions
- Grid Connected Solar Power System – We install solar power system which workas a mini power plant to your home and suffice your daily energy needs. We havepartnered with Target Solar who provides high efficiency solar power systems. Ithelps reduce your energy power bill drastically.
- Solar Hot Water System
- Electricity Usage Meter will help you monitor your energy usage on a regular basisand get yourself informed about the daily CO2 emissions. This will help youoptimise your daily usage.
- Star Rated Electrical Appliances
It is also important to the ecosystem as it :
- Low operating expenses
- Reduced Energy Costs
- Initial cost may be equal to traditional homes or may be lower, but long term cost is lower
- Increases valuation of property
- Low maintenance costs
So are you ready to build a home which is future ready?
We are always happy to make our customer’s dream home a reality. If you have a design in mind and location in place, contact us now and let us help you build your dream home.
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