Design is an integral part of every person’s life. It’s not just about the exterior of our homes and cars, it’s also about the way we live. Sustainability is a concept that aims to minimize negative environmental effects. This concept can be applied to various terms such as eco-friendly design and environmental conscious design. Involving sustainable practices that convert your ‘home’ into an ‘eco-friendly home’ can reduce your carbon footprint. Few other such objectives are:
- Minimize waste
- Create a solid healthy environment
- Reduce the utilization of non-renewable assets
The main objectives of sustainable development is to reduce the exploitation of non-renewable resources, reduce waste, and promote sound, productive environments over the longer term.
Following are a few tips to transform your home into a sustainable one through some simple interior design tips.
Energy Efficient Design
The consumption of energy during construction can contribute significantly to environmental change. Energy use in buildings adds to greenhouse gas emissions. The energy efficiency of a building can be greatly improved by architects and interior designers, in particular by decreasing the amount of energy required for heating, lighting, running appliances and by providing renewable, non-carbon-based replacements for the building.
Interior designers have a lot of effect on overheating and lighting. In buildings, windows lose most of the building’s heat, so windows should be well insulated and of high quality. When curtains and drapes are made to block both cold air and heat from the sun, the building’s temperature can be controlled in an environmentally friendly way. Blinds and shades can be opened and closed to maintain a comfortable temperature in a room. Carpet too, can retain as much as 10% of a room’s heat, making it an excellent thermal insulator.
Picking the right colors for your walls can help you save energy too. For example, lighter colors help keep the room cooler thus, eliminating the need for the AC or fan being on for long times.
Adding a water feature or cascading rock fountain can also keep the interiors cool and welcoming. Besides, having a glistening pool within your house just like 4BHK luxury villas in Goa with private pool not only brings you closer to nature but also gives you a sense of calm and seclusion.
Waste Reduction Management
Interior designers are in a position of a lot of power when it comes to waste reduction, and they must act responsibly in this regard. It is no longer justified to discard products once they’ve gone out of style and replace them with current trends due to the limited resources of the planet.
It is essential for a space to be adaptable to the changing needs of the people who use it. As people change and grow, their surroundings should also take that into account. The key to longevity is to design flexible spaces. Focus on quality over quantity, classics over trends, and simplicity over embellishment.
Durability and Flexibility in Design
When planning an interior design, designers should consider the lifespan of the material, especially those that will experience a lot of wear and tear. Creating timeless spaces should be the goal of design.
Elements for an eco-friendly design
A plant acts as a natural air filter, and, contrary to popular belief, so do carpets when it comes to circulation of air. As a result of their ability to trap dust particles, germs, and allergens from the air, carpets actually improve air quality. Besides absorbing sound vibrations, carpets are a great sound insulator, which helps reduce noise and improves the wellbeing of the building’s occupants.
When it comes to designing healthy interiors, several factors must be considered, such as air quality, heating, ventilation, lighting, and acoustics especially as people spend most of their time indoors in pandemic times.
Indoor air pollution is caused primarily by materials and products with high levels of toxic emissions. In the case of furniture or equipment treated with harmful chemicals, these toxins are released into the air. Designers should be careful when selecting materials. When it comes to indoor air quality, materials which emit low levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are preferable.
Choosing indigenous materials in construction can go a long way in protecting the environment. Using materials such as basalt or laterite, which is native to Goa can convey the true spirit of nature. Besides, it is also used in the construction of some of the best luxury villas in North Goa, where luxury and lush greenery abounds in all aspects.
Adopting green-building practises is the first step in reducing the carbon footprint. With the construction of green homes you can not only save money on your energy bills but also prevent future repairs.
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