Sustainability

sustainability

EU TUMO Convergence Centre by MVRDV & Eckersley O’Callaghan in Yerevan Armenia – Sustainability Consultants: Buro Happold
Project Manager 2022-23: André Vartan-Boghossian

sustainability is our philosophy

Having worked with some of the world’s leading consultants in sustainable design practices, SDCW makes sustainability one of its core areas of focus. As a certified Passive House designer and consulting firm, SDCW offers a number of sustainability principles that can be integrated into all sorts projects, from new build to retroactive integration.

While the moral imperative for sustainable practices is clear, there are several other key benefits to consider:

Consistently comfortable and healthy internal environments
Proven increases in tenant happiness and satisfaction
Quicker rental uptake and faster sales
Freedom from mold growth, reducing maintenance
Low to zero active heating and cooling costs throughout the year

Passive House Concepts

The Passive House Institute (PHI) is an independent research institute that has played an especially crucial role in the development of the Passive House concept – the only internationally recognised, performance-based energy standard in construction. SDCW is a certified Passive House Designer.

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Active Solar Power

In conjunction with Passive House concepts, solar energy can provide a number of very attractive benefits besides acting on the moral imperative of climate change. Have energy independence, save on paying bills and petrol.

Power Independence

With solar power you can become independent of the national power grid and avoid swings in prices and power generation. Solar panels in conjunction with battery systems can power your home and electric vehicle while significantly reducing your utility costs

Heating & Water

Decommission your natural gas line and heat your home and home’s water with electricity generated from solar panels. Removing natural gas as a utility concurrently removes all dangers and environmental concerns associated with natural gas use within a home

No More Petrol Emissions

Combine your home’s new solar system with an electric vehicle and you will no longer be beholden to the fossil fuel providers. This includes protecting the environment from emissions and also avoiding hikes in petrol and gas prices.

Water Harvesting & Recycling

Water re-use is a critical part of sustainability considerations, while composting can enhance ones soil to allow for planting of effective ones own produce while not adding to landfill. Today, rainwater recycling is a key statutory requirements, however, can be enhanced thorough various methods.

Rainwater Collection

Water re-use is a critical part of sustainability considerations, while composting can enhance ones soil to allow for planting of effective ones own produce while not adding to landfill. Today, rainwater recycling is a key statutory requirements, however, can be enhanced thorough various methods

Grey Water Recycling

Grey water is water that has been used, for example, from showers or from washing, and cannot be used for consumption thereafter. Grey water treatment systems can be installed for water gardens and lawns and have a large potential for water saving.

Waste Management & Composting

Through simple education and consideration of waste management practices within a business or a home, the effective management of waste can reduce a home’s environmental impact while simultaneously providing an enhancing soil through composting.

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Passiv Haus homes, also known as Passive House homes, are a great example of modern construction and design. These homes focus on sustainability, resource efficiency, and creating a comfortable and healthy living environment. They use excellent insulation, high-performance windows, airtight construction, and a mechanical ventilation system to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining good indoor air quality.

The careful design not only lowers energy and maintenance costs to less than 10% of traditional homes but also ensures a durable living space. Given the chance, why wouldn’t you choose the unmatched benefits of a Passiv Haus home?