Friday, November 13, 2009

Sustainablity - Self Responsiblity

There is no silver bullet to achieve "Sustainability" however one central element is the consideration of the overall "Cost of Ownership". Energy will be a key issue in the design and construction of new homes and businesses however without a connection to finance. Home value and operational costs must be connected to achieve adoption of sustainable homes and buildings.

LowCarbonEconomy has recently posted a note urging self builders to consider sustainability in construction and design.