Green Construction for Better Quality of Life & Environmental Protection
In recent years, there's been growing awareness of the need to protect the environment. This has even reached the world of construction, affecting the overall design of the living environment, energy efficiency, and choosing eco-friendly materials.
The construction field has developed eco-friendly building practices, which take energy efficiency, recycling, the natural environment and protection of it into consideration, all while maintaining the residents' quality of life. Green construction encourages protecting the environment, from the design stage to the daily lives of the residents. The goal of green construction is to reduce damage to the environment during the construction period, and to create a living environment that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising future ones.
Green Construction Features
Thermal Insulation: Environmental construction uses thermal insulation in every apartment to maintain a perfect temperature year-round, which also helps reduce energy consumption. Thermal insulation means higher-quality materials for the walls, windows, and roofs, and even creates better acoustics for more privacy and improved residential quality.
Environmentally-Friendly Materials: With green construction, the company chooses materials that do not cause environmental harm, such as steel, which is considered to be a natural and recyclable material. Additionally, they choose highly durable materials that don't emit pollutants into the air. These materials don't need to be replaced that often, which also reduces the need for reconstruction and restoration.
Reducing Energy & Water Consumption: Green construction uses tools and solutions that recycle energy in order to increase energy efficiency, such as installing efficient lighting systems, greywater systems, and water-efficient gardens.
Reducing Groundwork: Decreasing the need for excavating and filling work leads to efficient water and energy usage.
Green Apartment Design: The apartments are designed to provide as much natural sunlight and cross-breeze as possible.
Recycling: During maintenance periods, recycling bins are placed around the building to help remove trash in an environmentally-friendly way.
The Benefit for Residents? Cost Effective & Great Living Conditions
Residents who live in buildings that were constructed with green methods benefit from lower operating expenses while still enjoying a quality building. A study conducted in 2013 showed that about 40% of home buyers prefer to purchase a home that was built in line with green practices, and general awareness of green construction has risen significantly.