How to Build a Sustainable Home

How to Build a Sustainable Home

Building a sustainable house means doing your part to protect the environment. By conserving energy, water, and money on repairs for systems and appliances, eco-friendly home design can lower the cost of maintaining your home.

 

In addition to sustainable design, building materials, and construction techniques, there are other factors to keep in mind when planning the specifics of your home construction.

 

Passive solar design – Passive design takes account of the surrounding environment to develop more effective rooms. It keeps the temperature moderate by taking advantage of the natural light in the house.

 

Renewable energy options – Solar panels, for instance, could significantly improve your home and way of life. Your home might run entirely or partially on renewable energy, benefiting the environment and your electricity bill.

 

Energy-efficient appliances – Despite having a higher initial cost, energy-efficient appliances will save a ton of money in the long run.

 

High-performance windows – Windows are responsible for more than half of all energy loss in houses. Consider incorporating cutting-edge materials like non-conductive frames, double windows, and unique coatings when constructing a sustainable home.

 

Using eco-friendly and water-based paints – When painting your house, choose a low VOC paint that is better for the environment and your house. Eco-paints will improve your home’s indoor air quality and are less harmful to manufacture.

 

Insulate your home with eco-friendly materials – Good insulation will keep warm air in during the winter and hot air out during the summer. As a result, there will be less demand for heating and cooling, improving a home’s energy efficiency.

 

Install a cool roof – Cool roofs deflect heat from the sun rather than absorbing it, which can considerably reduce indoor temperatures.

 

There is a widespread misperception that more environmentally friendly homes cost more to operate and maintain. However, eco-friendly homes have financial and environmental advantages extending beyond the building construction. Government also supports the people for the development of greener/ sustainable homes in different ways. For example:

 

• 0% VAT on Heat Pumps, Solar Panels & Other Energy-Saving Measures

Government has announced a five-year VAT hiatus for homeowners installing energy-saving measures and eco devices such as heat pumps. The move could reduce the cost of installing some renewable technologies by around £1,000 overnight. Details of exactly how the scheme will be implemented have yet to be unveiled.

• Benefit from energy-efficiency discounts – Green Self Build Mortgage

Most of the residential mortgage customers are eligible for C-Change discounts, which are designed to reward you for improving your home’s energy efficiency. So, not only can you enjoy reduced energy bills while shrinking your carbon footprint, you can get a lower rate on your mortgage, too.

 

If you want to learn more about sustainable home design or if you are interested in building a sustainable house, get in touch with us now by filling in your contact details at www.faisalbuildingsolution.co.uk/landing-page or call us at +44 330 118 0919