{"id":8026,"date":"2022-02-02T09:35:18","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T09:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gecco.org.uk\/blog\/?p=8026"},"modified":"2022-02-02T09:35:18","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T09:35:18","slug":"sustainable-nurseries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gecco.org.uk\/blog\/2022\/02\/02\/sustainable-nurseries\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Nurseries"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">There is a myriad of things to consider when building a nursery, and sustainability is one of them. This guide will explore how sustainability and design intermingle. It will further explain how one can employ the use of reclaimed materials and other eco-friendly measures when building a home &#8211; especially in a space where children are involved.<\/header>\n<header class=\"entry-header\"><strong>Here are some of the examples of how sustainable designs (which are mostly children friendly) might look like:<\/strong><\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content content\">\n<div class=\"entry-content content\"><\/div>\n<h3><b>What is sustainable design?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The ultimate goal of a sustainable planet is to make sure that each generation has a fair chance of survival and thriving in it. Sustainable design takes that into consideration by creating a space that is conscious of its impact in the world and the people who will inherit it &#8211; our children.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cThis part of the blog was written by a Digital Relations Consultant using the resources of\u00a0<strong>6XDMEDIA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 UK media company.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>A sustainably designed building takes the following into account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Energy consumption.<\/b>\u00a0Can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.t3.com\/features\/best-green-energy-supplier\">renewable energy providers<\/a>\u00a0be used? Is there a way to incorporate renewable energy generators such as rooftop solar panels, a wind turbine, air source heat pumps or hydroelectricity into the design?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Materials and products.<\/b> Can materials and products which have less impact on the natural world be used? For example, is there a way to give reclaimed materials a second life?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water conservation.<\/b>\u00a0Is there a way less water can be used, both throughout the building process and once the property is inhabited?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Waste.<\/b>\u00a0Can the amount of waste produced during the building process be minimised? Is any of the waste able to be reused or recycled, rather than sent to landfill?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reducing waste throughout the process doesn\u2019t just mean using fewer materials. It also refers to eliminating any unnecessary use of land, time and money.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Building a house with reclaimed materials<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Reclaimed materials are any materials that have been used before. Examples of reclaimed materials include salvaged floorboards, doors, windows, bricks, beams, cabinets, decoration and shipping pallets. There are numerous ways to incorporate them into a house design.<\/p>\n<h4>Flooring<\/h4>\n<p>Some flooring can be re-laid in the new building, while some might not be in good enough condition to be walked over, but could be used for another purpose.<\/p>\n<h4>Doors<\/h4>\n<p>While exterior doors are best made new to ensure the highest energy efficiency, you can reuse old interior doors when building a property. Some will look great as they are, and some will need sandblasting to remove old paint. Choose your reclaimed interior doors before you create openings for them, as they can come in different sizes.<\/p>\n<h4>Windows<\/h4>\n<p>Old windows can be used as a feature inside a home, or to build a greenhouse outside. They\u2019re not normally very energy efficient, so it\u2019s best to install new, double or triple glazed windows in the exterior walls.<\/p>\n<h4>Bricks<\/h4>\n<p>Reclaimed bricks are relatively easy to get hold of, sites like eBay, Craigslist and Freecycle are all good places to start. The bricks must be cleaned before they can be used. Be discerning when choosing your reclaimed materials. If in good condition, they can last for years and save a lot of resources. If not, they\u2019ll only create more waste and more bills further down the line.<\/p>\n<p>You can browse the internet for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fontanarchitecture.com\/sustainable-house-design-21-ideas\/\">further sustainable house design ideas<\/a>, picking the elements that suit you and your project.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8060\" src=\"https:\/\/gecco.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Buckland-Sure-Start-Childrens-Centre-sustainable-nursery-building-by-Fordingbridge-3-1250x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"sustainable nurseries1\" width=\"1250\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gecco.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Buckland-Sure-Start-Childrens-Centre-sustainable-nursery-building-by-Fordingbridge-3-1250x800-1.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/gecco.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Buckland-Sure-Start-Childrens-Centre-sustainable-nursery-building-by-Fordingbridge-3-1250x800-1-980x627.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gecco.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Buckland-Sure-Start-Childrens-Centre-sustainable-nursery-building-by-Fordingbridge-3-1250x800-1-480x307.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1250px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>The future of sustainable design<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Demand for sustainable design is increasing. People want secure, accessible housing that won\u2019t be detrimental to their health and children, whilst protecting their surrounding space. Therefore, it makes sense to hold sustainability in high regards when building a home, if you haven\u2019t already. It decreases your costs and improve the house&#8217;s longevity, hence ensuring that your offspring and their children still have a home to inherit even when you are long gone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author: <em>Clarke Simmons<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesixthdegree.media\/\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7753\" src=\"https:\/\/gecco.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/6xdmedia-300x85.png\" alt=\"6xdmedia\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a myriad of things to consider when building a nursery, and sustainability is one of them. 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