Sustainable construction

Whether we like it or not, construction has a consequential impact on the environment. With construction accounting for 45% of total UK carbon emissions, it’s an area that cannot be ignored. To make sure building developments are as sustainable as possible, environmental factors – such as the 7 principles of sustainable construction – must be considered from the very earliest stages of the building establishment.

To make green buildings, it is essential that it consists of energy efficient and eco friendly building materials and made by techniques which are eco friendly. Here we have given brief information on few eco friendly building materials, which can help in achieving green buildings to save environment.

Dissecting deeper into the anatomy of what constitutes a Sustainable home gives us 5 basic design considerations that must be applied.

The future of business is about collaboration, sustainability and customization. Seun-nect is meant to provide a collaborative environment to connect work and play. By weaving the public area into the private buildings of Seunsangga, the park is architecturally and structurally part of the Seun...

Sustainable construction is the way of the future. In the construction industry, companies around the world understand and will pursue it despite any

We all have an increased awareness that we should do our part in taking care of our planet. And the practice of responsible or ethical tourism is growing as many travellers are looking for ways

Contentious Cottage - Sherwood Forest, Maryland - This project is located in a century-old community established as a summer retreat. Original cottages, averaging only 750 SF, were designed in the picturesque Adirondack rustic style employing green, horizontal siding, rustic locust post porches, railings and architectural ornament – all prescribed by design covenant. The design solution sinks the bulk of the new house into the steep grade under a green roof. From the approach, all that is…

A new tool shows the environmental impact of the most common construction materials, focusing on the analysis of the first three life phases.

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A construction wave is underway in our cities and it is usually done through densification, which in many cases causes green spaces to disappear in the city.