Buildability

The act of building involves a great deal of energy consumption. Transportation of materials contributes significantly in the overall energy consumed in building.
Good building practices aim to reduce the number of deliveries, the amount of material and the amount of waste. Locally produced materials, construction methods, and local labour are essential in reducing energy consumption.
Modular systems based on supplier standard sizing reduces off cuts.
Elevated floor plates and pad footings reduce soil disturbance.

Sustainable, low-impact materials are:

• Non-toxic
• Recycled and recyclable
• Renewable
• Local
• Standard sizes, modular, pre-cut (reduces waste)
• Certified wood
• Durable and long lasting

See purchasing construction materials for details.