Sustainable Construction
With accommodation providers, one of the main problems for sustainability and impact on the environment is the design and construction of buildings. Using locally sourced resources is key to any sustainable construction project; by integrating local environmentally and economically sound design and development techniques into your construction process, you can not only minimise your natural resource impacts but also take advantage of the potential socio-cultural and economic benefits.
Sustainable Construction
- Design and construct buildings with consideration for energy efficient heating, lighting, water conservation and reuse, and waste management
- Use locally appropriate tools, materials and indigenous technologies
- Limit the areas of vegetation disturbance and water channel alternation
- Reduce your waste, emissions, air, water and noise pollution
- Provide a safe and clean workplace
LOCAL ARCHITECTURE
When designing a building, accommodation providers should ensure their building's appearance adheres to the style and aesthetic of local architecture within the local landscape. Constructing your buildings in this way shows respect for the country's cultural heritage while considering environmental and economic impacts by utilising locally sourced materials and labour.
By understanding the local architecture and customs, your structure can enhance the cultural, historical and environmental assets of the destination and not be seen as a mar on the landscape by the local people.
LOCAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT
In addition to using locally sourced materials for construction, a further benefit to the local economy is training local people to work on your business' construction projects. In doing so, you will leave behind a set of skills in the local community which they will then be able to use to extend their employment opportunities. By developing these working relationships you not only improve your business' reputation within the community by also contribute to the economy by produced a skilled workforce.
PLANNING
As with any construction project, it is imperative you comply with local and national planning regulations set in place to protect the quality and appeal of the local environment. These regulations are showing increasing need for evidence of the business' considerations of energy efficiency and sustainability making it all the more relevant for you to include such features in any construction plans.
In addition to breaching legal restrictions, ignoring local regulations or failing to comply with specific environmental regulations can result in more severe consequences for the environment and the local community.
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