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Building or renovating a property has always involved a lot of decision-making. Aesthetics, functionality and return on investment have traditionally been key considerations for anyone planning to build or upgrade their home.
However, factoring sustainability into building
design is a more recent trend - and it's important to know where to start.
A good way of thinking about sustainability in building design is that you want to minimise any impact on the environment. Negating any impact altogether is a lofty goal, but generally unachievable.
Most products have a net-negative impact on the environment; however, it's important to minimise the negative impacts of any materials you choose. When looking at the environmental impact of the material or product, consider all stages of the life cycle - the upstream state (materials extraction and manufacture), the in-use or operational stage and the downstream stage
(disposal or reuse).
Not only is it good for the environment to build with sustainability in mind, it's also a great way to reduce the costs of energy consumption once the renovation or build is complete.
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