Over the last decade, global warming and sustainable development have become issues that we all have to consider on a daily basis. Rather than regarding them as a series of obligations or source of additional costs, there are advantages to be gained by embracing environmental sustainability in your home building project. Sustainable building practices are becoming increasingly important in contemporary homes as more clients develop environmental awareness. Statutory authorities are constantly working towards environmentally sustainable building practices becoming mandatory.

Lifestyle Value 

Your home should be a pleasurable environment to spend time in. Thermal comfort plays a big role in the sensual experience of your home. Living spaces that are able to capture the breeze on a summer day to cool the house bring your senses back in touch with the local climate.

Research based documentation is now widely available on the effect of chemical by-products that are released into the home by different building materials and finishes. Careful selection of materials and the finishes used in and around new construction can reduce the impact of allergies and other side effects on your everyday health.

Investment Value

There’s a lot of potential to reduce costs associated with your home by looking at environmentally sustainable design (ESD) for your project. Decisions such as the orientation of the spaces can greatly reduce your energy consumption and the amount you spend on heating and cooling. Passive thermal control systems (such as sun shading, cross-ventilation) are simple principles that are part of the design stage and avoid the need for air-conditioning and mechanical systems that can be costly to run and maintain. Building costs can be reduced when you select local materials that need not be transported so far.

ESD is increasingly valuable when it comes to maximising the resale of your home. The environment is a high-profile issue on many people’s agenda. A house that has embraced ESD, is cheap to run and easy to maintain can use these characteristics to strengthen its position in the market both short and long term.

We make it a Stress-free Process

CplusC has 12 years experience in using sustainable building practices as a proactive part of their design and building strategy. Our expertise in this area will help to make the whole process of adopting Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) principles for your new home or extension a stress-free and rewarding experience.