Currently, the terms “sustainable house” or “sustainable construction” are gradually appearing in the building industry. Indeed, many actors in the sector are concerned by this eco-construction approach, and more and more people want to take advantage of a sustainable house. But behind this term, what are the essential principles of eco-construction? How to build a more eco-responsible home? That’s what we’re going to find out thanks to the expertise of a company in the sector, Envir.
What is eco-construction?
The term eco-construction includes both the creation and renovation of buildings while respecting a certain number of criteria, capable of limiting the impact of construction on the environment. Eco-construction concerns all areas of building as they all have a greater or lesser impact on the environment. Eco-construction can be applied to the construction of a house, a residential complex or a business.
What are the elements to be respected within the framework of eco-construction?
As many actors in the building industry can contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly construction, there are different elements to be taken into account. This starts at the project development stage, including the design of the building (natural exposure to the sun, number of openings depending on orientation, etc.).
But sustainable construction continues with the selection of materials, which must be environmentally friendly and, if possible, manufactured locally, to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The management of the construction site must be part of an eco-responsible approach, with, for example, the recycling of materials and waste. Furthermore, once the construction is established, it is essential to observe significant energy savings compared to “conventional” construction. Thus, the choice of insulation and the choice of heating and ventilation system are essential elements of eco-construction.
Home automation at the service of your eco-responsible home
Home automation, which includes all the automated techniques and technologies dedicated to housing, has developed strongly over the last few years. With 20.4 billion connected devices that will be installed in 2020, we can say that home automation has a bright future ahead of it! In addition to serving your comfort, and playing a role on the environment, it will allow you to make significant savings. The point with Envir, specialist in sustainable construction.
Energy savings through home automation
With a simple remote control, or even from your smartphone, you will be able to control your home. Gates, shutters, heating, alarm system, music… Nothing could be simpler! Home automation is synonymous with comfort and security, but also with savings, particularly in terms of electricity consumption (up to 15%).
Thanks to it, you avoid a lot of waste, your wallet and the environment will thank you! You can better manage the use of your lighting, electrical appliances, air conditioning and heating.
The fields of action of home automation
You can program the temperature of your home using home automation, even remotely. This technology also makes it possible to control the opening and closing of your shutters, so you can keep your house cool in summer for example, or arrive home in winter in a house that is already at a good temperature. Your bill will be reduced by an average of 15%, not bad, isn’t it?
As far as lighting is concerned, home automation is also at your service by optimally managing the switching on and off of your lights, which alone already account for 18% of a household’s electricity consumption. No more need to leave them on standby, you save your preferences, and that’s all there is to it!
Home automation simplifies your daily life, relieving you of time-consuming tasks, while taking care of your budget and the environment. Be careful, however, to check the insulation of your home by calling on an expert in the field, such as Envir, in order to ensure optimal conditions!
