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Alongside decisions about the financial aspects of your building project you should also consider the value of comfort and wellbeing. Environmentally sustainable buildings will generally be easier to keep warm in winter, cool in summer, provide better levels of natural daylight and ventilation, and provide improved connection with the landscape and nature; factors that can provide real benefits for comfort and wellbeing.

To create an environmentally sustainable home it is important to start with a clear focus on this objective from the outset. This will set the agenda for feasibility and initial design work, so that sustainable approaches can be investigated and incorporated into your design. You will also need to ensure that your project team have the right level of skill and expertise for this type of work. Your design team will be able to consider options and opportunities for sustainable

To create an environmentally sustainable home it is important to start with a clear focus on this objective from the outset. This will set the agenda for feasibility and initial design work, so that sustainable approaches can be investigated and incorporated into your design. You will also need to ensure that your project team have the right level of skill and expertise for this type of work. Your design team will be able to consider options and opportunities for sustainable