SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

In Finland, the produce of wood products has long traditions. Wood solutions have had a strong position in the construction sector and wood accounts for about 40 per cent of all building materials. Nearly 80 per cent of detached houses have a wooden frame. Wood is also used in structures, windows, doors and finished surfaces.  Development efforts have particularly focused on large-scale timber construction and on enhancing the energy efficiency of buildings. National wood building programme in Finland The Wood Building Programme: is a joint government coordinated by the Ministry of the Environment aimed at increasing the use of wood in urban development, public buildings as well as large constructions such as bridges and halls. The programme also aims to diversify and expand different applications for wood while creating as much value added as possible.

UK: - Increasing profitability through more efficient use of resources; - Encouraging firms to secure the opportunities offered by sustainable products or ways of working; and - Enhancing company image and profile in the market place by addressing issues relating to corporate and social responsibility. INDIA: Some of the key attributes of Sustainable buildings: - Consideration of sustainability aspects in all phases of building design and  planning - Consideration of sustainability aspects during construction and production of  building materials - Use of healthy and environmentally friendly building materials and products - Use of efficient systems - Use of constructions and systems which are easy to maintain and service - Safeguarding of high functionality, flexibility and adaptability - Safeguarding of health and comfort of users, occupiers and visitors - High aesthetic and urban design quality; high public acceptance - Appropriate location with ...

What is sustainable construction?:  the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance... Implemented laws in Spain of sustainable construction: -Law of termic installations on buildings: it was started to get modelled on installations of ACS and air conditioning eficency that didn't have normative support in Spain's legal ambits, to evoid economical suicide, it was approved as the first energetic efficency law in the Spanish goverment.

What is a sustainable house?  a sustainable house as you may  already think are safetier  for our environment and nature using onlyshort, less waste, more re-used materials and recycling products. That implies having a nicer health and nature life, that we all expect to have and live in. How can you start having a sustainable house? : -Solar pannels: absorb sunlight as a source of energy to generate direct current electricity. Its a sustainable way of using solar energy and not waisting any of it, even tho its a quite expensive but really worth it. -Better lightning: replace your regular light bulbs for LED lights, this as a personal level (i changed them in 2013 when i moved homes)  i think they are AMAZING! -Smart thermostat: installing an automated thermostat can do wonders for the energy efficiency of your home -Home insulation: it takes a lot of energy to generate the heat you need during the winter, so you’re literally throwing money away if your home can...