Getting Started Design Eco Sustainable Design What is Sustainability
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Sustainability will provide many practical, cost effective and measurable benefits for your home.
Reduced green house gas emissions
Reduced water consumption
Improved internal comfort
Improved internal environmental quality
Improved health of all the occupants
Improved natural daylighting
Reduced power bills
Reduced water bills
Improved marketability
Reduced maintenance costs
Increased home lifespan
Improved views from within
Reduced toxic emissions inside and outside the home
Encourage innovation
Improved natural ventilation
Improved profitability
The benefits listed above are all measurable and can be costed. There is a wealth of evidence from around the world regarding the value of sustainability and its impact on the built environment.
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