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Building An Economic And Sustainable House In India
The role of housing in India has changed on a major scale over the last decade. The idea of building a sustainable house is getting popular for house models in India. A sustainable house structure is comforting, secure, and modern at the same time it does not harm the environment. A house often demands different designs and themes based on the choices. The structure of the houses is becoming larger and complex these days.
Certain factors decide whether the house structure is sustainable like:
- The type of house.
- House size and shape.
- Location and orientation of the structure.
- The type of materials.
- Construction methods.
Type of house:
The type of house is also important when determining the sustainability of the structure. For instance, an independent house, a flat, or an apartment all have different footprints depending on their structure.
The size of the house:
A dwelling size has a considerable effect on its sustainability ratio. The size of the house determines the material amounts and the energy used in the house during its making as well as for maintenance. The energy requirements for heating and cooling also have an impact on the ecological footprint.
The average size of a home varies at different places and therefore the energy embodied also changes. The number of people functioning in the home also impacts the energy impact.
Construction methods and use of materials:
The construction methods and materials used in a house also affect the sustainability of the structure. For instance, the use of locally available materials like puffed roofing sheets might also lead a structure to last longer.
With time, the house structures have evolved. People now prefer a permanent and comfortable housing situation that has an impact on the sustainability of the home.
The use of sustainable materials has been preferred for constructing energy-efficient homes.
EPS materials are backed by extensive research and has minimum impact on the environment. As stated earlier construction can increase or reduce the environmental footprint. As buildings highly contribute to greenhouse gases the use of EPS panels
can reduce these emissions. They also reduce energy demands by providing insulation.
Another advantage of using these panels is that it does not degrade quickly. There is also no effect of moisture on these panels and they are also non-toxic. As there is no production of CFC and waste with the use of these panels as the remaining products are reused for different purposes.
When it comes to the recyclability of the materials used for construction, PUF panels offer a similar advantage. These sandwiched structures contain polyurethane foam sandwiched between two sheets.
Several benefits are offered by these panels like their sturdiness, durability, and weather resistance. These panels are an appropriate option for building materials as they offer insulation properties. As these sheets offer ease of installation and reuse, they prove to be cost-effective thus making them sustainable.
The shape of the dwelling:
The house shape is based on a lot of factors. A simple structure is often considered sustainable compared to a complex structure. Complicated structures require different types of materials and construction methods. They are also not energy efficient given to their surface area.
It is often suggested that a circular shaped structure requires very little energy and materials like igloos. These structures also have high strength, proper ventilation, sturdy, and are energy efficient. Therefore, a house structure is a very prominent part of building a sustainable house.
Location and orientation of a house:
The house location concerning the climate is very important while designing the house. The construction methods and therefore the sustainability of the home is also impacted. The house needs to be designed to utilize the minimum quantity of materials to match its location.
The orientation of the house like the window placement to get optimum sunlight also affects the energy requirements of the structure. For instance, the orientation can also impact the boundary walls of the home. A modern boundary wall design can also help to enhance the sustainability of the home.
Conclusion: Satec Envir Engineering (I) Pvt. Ltd. offers sustainable construction solutions. With its efficient engineering solutions and technologies, the company offers economic solutions for building a sustainable home in India. The company also extends solutions for different industries like transmission tower companies.