Our company was built upon the vision to make people’s dreams come true through our commitment to providing high quality, high standard, safe and sustainable development. And we understand that our generations dreams are the foundation on which future generations will build theirs – that is why we build to respect the natural environment, and not work against it.
Sustainable building, or green building, is the design and building of structures that help the natural environment grow and flourish, and do no harm. It is a necessary step to paving the way to construction working for the betterment of the planet and future generations to come.
So what makes a green building? There are two main factors. One is to construct a building or home that is sustainable and uses materials and processes that are environmentally friendly and resource-efficient. The second factor is to build a structure that is in itself inspired by the natural environment, thus seamlessly merging nature with what is man-made.
In order to be eco-friendly and build green, we utilize clean energy where we can, and take natural lighting into consideration to cut down on those unnecessary electricity bills. We source environmentally friendly resources and materials and minimize any waste in all aspects of our work process.
COST
Eco-friendly buildings were previously very expensive to build. So much so that it often prevented those wanting to be sustainable from doing so. But now, being green has seeped into our mindsets and lifestyles – and building green is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. That’s not to say that green building isn’t more expensive than traditional building, because it is. However, the value of building green is worth it because eco-friendly construction saves inhabitants money in the long-term as well as preserving natural environments and resources.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Imploring alternative energy sources such as solar panels and large windows positioned to maximize natural light means less energy waste, lower bills, and most importantly not needing to rely on polluting forms of energy.
Water efficiency. Is also another part of the design and construction of green buildings that utilizes recycled rainwater and water systems that reduce the amount of water used.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Green building isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for your health too. Eco-friendly materials release less toxins, which means the air you breathe is cleaner and healthier. Incorporating greenery in the buildings (such as green spaces, green walls and gardens) not only boost the air quality, but also have proven benefits both physically and mentally. And many of us have come to have a greater appreciation for green spaces in the home during the pandemic.
EFFICIENT MATERIALS
Building green means also using materials and implementing processes that are as efficient as possible, without compromising the integrity of the structure or building itself. That means using recycled materials where it can be used, repurposing them for future use instead of throwing it away, and being conscious not to generate any excessive waste in the meantime. This is important when choosing the types of materials that will last a long time, meaning they don’t need replacing, and minimizing the actual quantity of material needed during the project cycle.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Green building is the future. At Larsa Development, we believe in implementing the best practices possible in order to have the greatest positive impact.
More and more people are becoming aware of the need to go green, for our planet’s sake and our own. For more information, contact us for a consultation to incorporate eco consciousness into your plans so that you and your family can enjoy your dream home for decades and decades to come.