Reducing Resource Consumption
Reducing the impact of resource consumption when designing your new home.
The environmental impact of our homes doesn’t end when construction does.
It’s not just about using sustainable materials like hempcrete, Weathertex, stone, rammed earth and timber. It’s also about making sure we reduce the impact across the lifetime of your home.
Improving the sustainability of your new home design is a good idea - and not just because it will make you feel good about reducing your impact on the environment.
Making sustainable choices while you’re designing your build can also save you money in the long term, and improve the longevity of your home.
What home design choices will help reduce my resource consumption?
Water tanks, solar panels, grey water treatment systems, and technologies like solar batteries, heat recovery ventilation systems and heat pumps are all design additions that will minimise the resource demand on your home.
Heating and cooling are the biggest ongoing energy cost. Choosing high-quality insulation, draught proofing, energy-efficient windows, and smart thermostats can significantly reduce the amount of energy you need to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature (an essential consideration for the hot summers and cold winters on the Mornington Peninsula).
Make sure you look at how your home design will manage sewerage, water and electricity, and don’t forget to consider the most cost-efficient use when selecting appliances.
Invest in sustainable home design now, and save on resource costs later
While it might cost more to consider sustainability in your home design, the opportunity to make long-term cost savings is hard to ignore.
Using energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources in your new home will lead to lower utility bills, and durable materials and efficient designs will reduce maintenance and repair costs.
Reducing Resource Consumption starts with considered design.
At Bliss Architecture, we take a holistic approach to sustainability. This means we’re interested in designing a home that will continue to make a positive contribution to the environment, long after it’s built.
We’ll work with you to make material, design and product choices that help the environment and your hip pocket.
