The Importance of Sustainable Building Practices

Jul 8, 2020 | News

We are always hearing how important it is to conserve our environment and go green where possible. Preservation and sustainability of our earth for future generations is important and the main reason we should consider our environmental foot print. One of the ways in which this is being achieved is through sustainable building practices.

So what is Sustainability? Sustainability is the study of how natural systems function, remain diverse and produce everything they need for the ecology to remain in balance.

Sustainable building practices are designed to lower the environmental footprint of construction/building development. Buildings and dwellings are responsible for a substantial amount of the earths energy waste and energy use. Currently, most people have taken steps to reduce their carbon footprint by recycling, minimising fossil fuel use and using sustainable energy such as solar power when possible. This is a great start!

Adopting sustainable design strategies to construct or renovate buildings or dwellings through renewable materials and energy efficient technology will further reduce our dependence on traditional energy sources, and reduce a buildings/dwellings carbon foot print. Sustainable building designs minimise the initial environmental cost of the building by reducing material waste and using sustainable building products. The long term benefit is the actual impact of the building – by using efficient building practices in the development stage, the dwelling will only use a fraction of the energy required to power and heat the building in the future.

Sustainable building practices are most effective at the design stage – as almost all aspects of the design phase can incorporate minimal energy consumption. Ideally sustainable buildings promote good health of their occupants through natural, renewable materials and operate without polluting the environment for the entire life cycle of the building.

Take a look at the benefits of Green Building Practices.

Environmental

Economic

Social

  • Enhance & protect biodiversity & ecosystems
  • Improve air & water quality
  • Reduce waste streams
  • Conserve & restore natural resources
  • Reduce operating costs
  • Improve occupant productivity
  • Enhance assets value & profits
  • Optimise life-cycle economic performance
  • Enhance occupant health & comfort
  • Improve indoor air quality
  • Minimise strain on local utility infrastructure
  • Improve overall quality of life

At Quantum Timber Finishes we are dedicated to producing and supplying a range of ecologically sustainable products. Our commitment to supplying ecologically sustainable, bio based timber conditioners and finishes to likeminded individuals and companies is our number one goal. Partnering with Green Spaces Better Places and Green Building Council of Australia, we at Quantum Timber Finishes looks forward to contributing towards achieving more productive, liveable, sustainable and healthy cities for years to come. Read more.

Green buildings benefit everyone, not just the people that live and work in the buildings. The less energy consumed by building/dwellings means a lower carbon footprint that will benefit the community, economy and the planet.