How to build your home sustainably

When you make your home sustainable, you contribute to improving the environment. But that is not all. Home sustainability can reduce the cost of using your home, saving energy, water and maintaining systems and electrical appliances. In addition, you will create a healthy environment for yourself, your family, and your pets.

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE HOME

A sustainable home is a functional home built or redesigned in a way that utilize resources efficiently, enhances energy and water use, and will last longer. Sustainable housing uses low-impact, highly efficient materials. They work well in terms of production, shipping and installation. Also, because high-quality building materials and last a long time, they waste less. Here are some ways to build your home in a environment friendly manner:

Recycled/Reused Materials

The use of recycled materials in construction is a good step for sustainability. Recycled materials such as wood, help in more than one way. They reduce construction costs, reduce waste to the environment and if they are found locally, it also helps the local community to thrive.

Non-toxic and non-allergic materials

Formaldehyde and Black mold are examples of such materials.

Use of locally resourced building materials: Locally available materials help to reduce transportation cost and carbon footprints.

Water and energy efficiency: Natural resources are depleting rapidly and that is why it has become necessary to avoid using renewable energy where possible.There are a variety of energy sources that can be used at home with proper construction and equipment. Two of these popular inserts in India are:

Solar panels

Rainwater harvesting

Water efficiency can mean collecting rainwater and reusing gray water, such as dishwasher, laundry, and sink drains (not toilet water). Energy efficiency is about installing smart electrical appliances, installing insulating to the top, and installing multiple skylights and windows to increase natural light.

Designing house according to land

The design of the house should be designed in such a way that the house is environmentally friendly and comfortable for its occupants. For example, areas with heavy rainfall should have houses with sloping roofs. This will prevent the roof from flooding and the rainwater will flood to the floor easily thus promoting wastewater management. One way is to understand the pattern of sunlight in the house, and give indirect and direct sunlight to specific areas at different times of the day. Living and working in natural light has amazing health benefits!

High-performance Windows

make a huge difference. Windows makes up 50% or more of lost energy. Replacing windows will result in energy efficiency, reducing the dimensions of your furniture and quiet rooms.

For warmer climates: Reflective technology such as double glazing, windows that facilitate ventilation.

For cold climate: Triple gazed windows that can minimize heat loss.

These are less toxic to manufacture as well as emit fewer toxins to reduce indoor pollution

Installing cool roof

It will reflect the heat of the sun instead of being absorbed in your home

Consult sustainability experts

Sustainability is a place for fast innovation in home construction, home plans, electrical appliances and lighting. Experts can check the strength to give you advice on simple repairs and the latest technology.