One of the biggest changes in the property industry has been that of making use of materials that are more eco-friendly. There is a big focus on using materials which reduce the harmful environmental impact of the building industry which helps housebuilders to reduce their carbon footprints.
Sell House Fast surveyed 582 architects, engineers and construction (AEC) professionals to identify the eco-friendly building materials they expect the property (commercial as well as non-commercial) industry to increase using in 2020. We've listed the top 3 materials below:
1. Bamboo
69% of architects, engineers and construction professionals agreed that bamboo was the biggest eco-friendly material trend for the next year. While inexpensive and light, bamboo has impressive tensile strength that offers an alternative method to concrete and rebar construction.
2. Straw Bales
You may remember the Straw Bale house - a Grand Designs classic, in which the owners uniquely left its straw bale insulation on show to the world. As well as insulating properties, straw bales are naturally fireproof and can be used as a replacement in wall building for concrete, plaster, wood, fibreglass, stone and gypsum.
3. Timbercrete
By mixing sawdust and concrete to create timbercrete, not only are you provided with a much lighter material, but a more eco-friendly product. The sawdust replaces components within concrete that are most energy-intensive to produce.
A focus on sustainability in one of our recent projects
We are increasingly having conversations about sustainability with our clients and suppliers. There are some very innovative products and services that are available on the market. By changing up the fundamentals of design and using sustainable products certainly does not degrade an interior design scheme, it actually makes it richer.
Just like this recent project we undertook where the brief was to deliver an eco friendly interior. From using specialist paint finishes and sustainable wood and materials, we delivered this lovely scheme.