How to make my house ‘Green’?

With the increasing damage been done to the planet by human activities, builders all around the world are exploring many new ways in which they can reduce the negative impact that constructions are having on the planet. The advances that technology has made are providing a lot of options to make a building environment friendly. There is increasing cooperation between building companies and environment protection agencies, which is leading to new legislature being passed which is beneficial for the environment. One of the main results of this cooperation is the increasing popularity of the construction of facilities, keeping in mind the keynotes of sustainable development.

 

A sustainable building is built in such a way that it follows the factors that promote sustainability. The various factors that are taken into consideration during the construction of a green house are mentioned below. 

 

The key requirement of a green or sustainable building is that it reduces the impact it has on the environment. The energy consumption should be as less as possible during construction and after it too. The building must use the least amount of energy from external sources and should generate most of its energy by itself. When the building gets its energy from conventional sources, then it is generally produced by the burning of coal which is a burden on the natural resources of the planet. The endeavor of a green house should be to use renewable sources of energy to fulfill all its requirements. This will require the installation of solar panels for harnessing solar energy.

 

Another way to ensure optimization of energy usage will be to prevent the wastage of energy. Large houses tend to require a lot more energy for heating and cooling purposes. This requires green houses to be smaller in size without unnecessary empty spaces. A lot of energy also gets wasted due to the improper insulation of the house. If the house is properly insulated, then it will keep the house warmer in winters and cooler in summers. This will significantly reduce the usage of energy. Double glazed windows also enable the saving of energy.

 

The use of recyclable material during the construction also causes a less amount of effect on the environment. The materials used not only replenish themselves faster, but do not release harmful toxins in your home as well. New eco-friendly materials for houses, like paints, metals and plastics, should be used. Materials from old buildings should be reused, as they are often in good shape and can significantly reduce your expenditure.

 

One of the challenges faced by builders is how to optimize the usage of resources once the house is constructed. Nowadays, a variety of techniques are being implemented including the usage of low pressure shower heads and flushes to reduce wastage of water. Also, grey water can be recycled for other purposes to reduce waste production.

 

So by seeing all these factors we can infer that the green construction is one of the best ways to enable our planet to face a happier future. Not only will it benefit the environment, but it will make us healthier and provide us with a lovely place to live in.  For buying any property in Sunny Basant Enclave or for information on Sunny Enclave Plots  contact us at our office