Designing with sustainable principles in mind.
Energy efficiency: improve energy efficiency by making changes such as adopting passive solar design principles, opting for renewable energy sources by installing solar panels and storage batteries, insulation and exterior cladding choices.
Water efficiency: collect rainwater in tanks and incorporate water-saving appliances and plumbing fittings.
Materials: use sustainable building materials, reduce on-site waste.
Indoor environment quality: things like window placement improve air circulation while low VOC paints and timbers are better for people too.
Waste reduction: adopt the modular or prefabrication approach and reuse where possible.
