We’re a nation that cares about the planet and takes eco-conscious activities like recycling and composting very seriously indeed.
Making your property eco-friendlier is also a top priority, with an efficient setup unlocking more than just lower energy bills. An environmentally friendly home often means less maintenance, a healthier indoor environment and a lower carbon footprint. Eco homes are important to property buyers too, with those in the market for their first or next home placing sustainability at the top of their lists.
Thankfully, you don’t have to budget for eco-friendly improvements to secure a sustainable home. The latest generation of new builds are beginning to build in some clever features and comply with more stringent regulations to reduce their environmental impact.
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Advancements in domestic renewable energy
Despite emerging technologies, solar panels remain an important part of the eco strategy for new homes in Darlington and beyond. Advancements have recently seen the roof tile itself transformed into a small but mighty solar panel.
New builds already equipped with solar panels benefit from improved saleability as well as reduced electricity costs and carbon emissions – making it a win-win for everyone, apart from the energy companies! Even better, many of them can feed the electricity generated directly to EV charging points so that homeowners can power some or all of their travel via a clean, renewable source.
Potential for hydrogen boilers
Not all boilers were created equal. In fact, it’s the hydrogen boiler that’s set to pave the way to better sustainability. It is important to state however that hydrogen boilers still have a long way to go before they can be adopted en masse.
The hydrogen boiler works in a similar way to the gas boiler but heats your home with 100% hydrogen instead of burning natural gas as fuel. The result is cleaner, greener heating.
Use of heat pumps and MVHR technologies
The heat pump moves heat from outside to inside to benefit your home, and is expected to become the standard within new homes in the not so distant future.
As well as benefiting home heating, technologies like mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) promise improved airflow and a healthier home environment, and they’re also set to become a feature in new-builds and refurbs throughout the UK.
Smarter tech takes over our homes
Smart thermostats and heat controls have already transformed the way we monitor home heat. Offering greater precision, control and convenience, the use of smart tech unlocks vital energy savings and lower bills to benefit those with new homes in Darlington and the planet as a whole.
Use of recycled and low-impact materials
It’s not just during the fit-out stage where energy efficient improvements make an appearance. The very materials used to build new homes can have a bearing on just how environmentally friendly the property is.
More and more builders and architects are designing and creating ecologically responsible structures. They’re using low-impact materials – like bamboo, cork, clay, recycled metal, reclaimed wood and natural linoleum – to craft the homes of the future.
Water conservation tools
Preserving precious freshwater resources is another mission for today’s builders and architects, and it’s one of the reasons why water conservation tools feature heavily in new-builds up and down the country.
Water meters, efficient fittings (such as taps, showers and toilets), leak detection systems, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and xeriscaping all represent effective strategies that save water every day at home.
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Harold Price is a home improvement blogger who strives to improve his life and the lives of others. He provides homeowners with helpful tips on how to renovate their homes. His goal is not only to provide easy-to-follow instructions, but also share his own personal experiences for those seeking guidance.
