Minimising the effect of construction on the environment is one of the main focuses of sustainable building. Strategies that Eco-Logical Building employs to build as environmentally responsibly as possible are:
- Sorting of site refuse between landfill and recyclables
- Use of local products and materials wherever possible
- Use of renewable materials wherever possible
- Use of low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) materials wherever possible
- Site erosion control
- If appropriate, use of a trussed roof instead of pitched, to reduce onsite waste and provide for more efficient construction
- Encouraging efficient use of water and energy by those on site during the construction period
Of course, the design of an energy efficient home is of prime importance to the ongoing effect of the home on the environment. |
