Eco-house is a building that was designed to minimize environmental impact. This can be achieved in several ways;
• durability of building materials
• Energy efficiency
• impact on the environment in case of demolition
Durability of materials
Eco-building should be constructed from materials which have been shown to be responsible, and if possible, renewable resources. So we have to think about what materials are and whether they can be replaced.
Some materials traditionally used, such as stone are clearly of natural origin – but not just from renewable sources – and have a clear impact on the environment when disposed.
Bricks are made from natural clay, but again have a clear impact on the mining of clay and little-known impacts of products through bi-fluoride, which is very reactive element that is dangerous to humans.
The options are many but the only truly sustainable, renewable building materials and wood. Wood has been in construction for centuries, and old wooden buildings can be found everywhere, especially in Scandinavian countries.
The use of wood in green building, not only in construction but also for the inner and outer walls, so you can rely on truly sustainable building envelope.
Search FSC and PEFC sustainable supply for confirmation.
Energy efficiency
With rising energy prices and possible shortcomings in the future ecological construction will ensure that energy consumption is minimized in order to reduce ongoing costs and possibly addiction.
High levels of insulation to be, “U” values of properties that should be reviewed to energy losses are minimal. “U” values are often presented in various structural elements such as windows, floors and walls of the box. Make sure that no weakness. If you choose a wooden building, the MPL (Enter the profile of the car), and then go down “U” values to the roof of 0.16W / m² and Windows are potentially less than 1.0 W / m² K, the solution is obvious.
Natural light has many advantages: it helps the economy to reduce energy bills, but the most important personal benefits, such as sunlight, not only improves mood, but also health and welfare, and even tried to kill bacteria in the furniture and construction. Its ecological construction should provide opportunities for pipes sunlight and ceiling increase natural light, especially in the hallways.
Ventilation is also an important aspect in the new eco-buildings. Avoid expensive cooling and make sure that adequate ventilation is not passive. Options as simple as opening windows and skylights, electronic control and helps ensure that good air circulation. Making a good decision to build a wall that is resistant Year: Wood is able to regulate humidity and artificial materials retain any electrostatic charge. This is particularly beneficial for allergy sufferers, which represents approximately 1:04 populations.
Remember – Insulation work and ways to keep warm in summer and warm winter!
Environmental impact of demolition
Depending on the choice to build a sustainable life may vary. The wooden structure MPL typically last well over 80 years. Larch flooring will last only 60 to 80 years without treatment. While almost all the buildings reach the end of his natural life, or degradation of the material progress of construction and design to be obsolete. It is important to ensure that your new green building will not burden future generations.
Make sure that the material contains a reasonable solution to return to cycling. Bricks and blocks can be crushed for hardcore in other construction projects – but that only occurs in a higher potential for landfill, because it is cheaper to transport. Steel and glass can be recycled and re-done, but it’s probably only a small element of the building. Ipsos demolition often ends in a landfill. Wood is 100% recyclable and at least will always be demand for fuel: growing market, and is definitely needed, even if the building is not.