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Choosing Materials when Building a Sustainable Home, with Cindy

Jun 24, 2024
Cindy, a qualified Thermal Performance Assessor, discusses her sustainable home project, covering material selection, window choices, energy performance testing, construction challenges, and builder communication. She shares insights on sourcing local building materials, navigating construction progress, exploring architectural software tools, and enhancing home design through personal experience and material selection.
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Quick takeaways

  • Choosing locally sourced materials is crucial for energy efficiency in regional projects.
  • Effective communication with suppliers is key in ensuring alignment with sustainability goals in material selection.

Deep dives

Cindy's Material Selection Criteria and Project Challenges

Cindy discusses establishing criteria for material selection in her regional project, emphasizing the importance of sourcing materials locally for energy efficiency. She delves into the challenges of researching materials, balancing sustainability goals, and making decisions on building materials sourced outside the region. Cindy highlights her extensive research on materials, including low-tox considerations, and the collaborative process with her builder in selecting and finalizing materials.

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