We live in an age where it is important that everyone does their part for the environment – including in construction. Coffey Architects can help with this. Reach out to us and you will soon be working with a superior choice of architect London clients can trust.

There are a number of measures that help minimise how much building projects damage the planet. Architects can discuss various green building options with you at the design stage. In this article, you can read about some of them.

The perfect spot

Location plays an important role when constructing an environmentally friendly house. This is regardless of whether you are buying and building on land for the first time, or considering a plot that people have already built on.

A green property should be south facing to allow as much sun to enter it as possible. Furthermore, choose one with good transport and amenities close by as this eliminates the need to travel far.

Use solar panels

Solar power is a renewable and clean form of energy. These panels are an immediate investment that will also save you a great deal of money in the long term and enable you to live a greener life.

To clarify, solar energy can decrease your reliance on more conventional energy sources like fossil fuels. You can benefit from different incentives, tax breaks, and government grants when you use solar panels.

Material choice

The construction of homes is another area where you can apply “reduce, reuse, recycle” through building materials. Instead of buying new ones, you can reclaim various materials and reuse them. This often includes old wood doors, floors, and windows. All of these can add unique character to your build.

Minimise heat loss

If you want your building project to be “green”, you need to think about insulation. This will allow for less energy usage and therefore, you will save money. There are various measures you can take to achieve this such as investing in Energy Star windows.

Work with a team with green credentials

When they want to work with a first class architect London clients should give Coffey Architects a call. A member of our team would be more than happy to provide you with more information on how to construct an eco-friendly building. We can also answer any other questions you might have about our firm and our award-winning work.