Bioconstruction
Energy Saving
It is imperative, in these times we live in, to develop an ecological conscience, able to modify those habits that affect the preservation of environment. And for that, it is important to promote sustainable development and a new model of energy saving in which everyone (including institutions, companies, and each one of us) should get involved.
In this context, the choice of timber
as our main building material fits into the demands of this new model; it shakes
the foundations of the building industry, as it no longer relies on the burning
of fossil fuels. Now, the raw material is natural; the tree only requires solar
energy to produce timber.
Besides, as it is a lightweight material, it requires less amount of energy for manipulation and transport, as well as for mechanization and transformation; it allows to save on foundations and to increase productivity; it scarcely produces waste, it can be recycled several times and, at the end of its life, it provides clean energy..
Being a great thermal and acoustic insulator, once timber becomes part of a house, it provides greater comfort (excellent results in heating and cooling), as well as greater acoustic insulation. This implies considerable energy saving, especially in heat production systems.
These improvements do not only represent a lower cost for the inhabitants of the house, but also a long-term benefit for everyone, as they contribute to that change of mentality we previously mentioned: we need to understand that the future of our planet depends on saving resources.