1) What Is Sustainable Design?
Design approach minimising environmental impact across energy, water, materials, and waste.
2) Core Principles
Passive solar design, natural ventilation, high-performance insulation, renewables, local materials.
3) Energy Efficiency and EPC
Class A+ and above should be project targets under current regulations.
4) Material Selection
Low-carbon materials, recycled content, FSC timber, local supply, lifecycle analysis.
5) Water and Waste
Rainwater harvesting, greywater recovery, zero-waste site practices.
6) Green Certifications
LEED, BREEAM, and Turkish Green Building Certificate add credibility.
7) Cost and Payback
Initial cost may rise 5–15%; energy savings recover investment in 5–10 years.
8) Conclusion
Sustainable design is now a requirement, not a luxury. Contact us.