The Greek 'oikos' means home. Ecology, therefore, is the science of the relationships within our common, great home, which is the environment. It would seem that the real estate industry, developers and investors do not have much to do with what is ecological. However, on the horizon we can see changes i concern They also premium real estate segment. And the trails associated with eco-solutions in construction have been blazed by commercial buildings.
An increasingly aware society
Year after year, we are becoming more and more aware of the negative changes taking place in the environment. We are outraged by the felling of tropical forests and the increasing pollution of the seas with plastic, but also by the smog that appears in Polish cities, the risk of flash floods or heat waves. To a large extent, we have already got used to segregating waste and recycling, but it does not stop there. More and more people want to use renewable energy sources, minimise carbon dioxide emissions and incorporate green solutions into your life and this requires the real estate industry.
Green energy: photovoltaics and energy efficiency in premium properties
Laptop, fridge, induction hob, kettle - we use a huge number of electrical appliances in our daily lives. It is the energy obtained from renewable sources that is a very important part of environmentally friendly measures. Increasingly, photovoltaic panels can be found on the roofs of government buildings, office buildings, blocks of flats, but also on private homes. They provide access to cheaper but also cleaner electricity. What else do property buyers look out for? The use of energy-efficient solutions is important. The simplest example is the introduction of intelligent, low-resistance lighting systems, but also minimising unnecessary light pollution at night.
Changes in the automotive industry are affecting the property market. The growing popularity of electric cars makes it necessary to install charging stations or to prepare installations for electric vehicle chargers in garages. This applies both to private homes and entire housing estates.
Luxury passivity - modern design and concern for resources
Harnessing solar energy is not enough! More and more builders are opting for passive house designs. What does this mean? Passive house is very well insulated. It has minimised the number of thermal bridges. The property itself has been arranged in such a way in relation to the sides of the world that it makes the best use of the sun's rays in the daytime zone and does not unnecessarily heat up the bedroom, for example. The use of heat pumps or recuperation systems is also a common solution.
Ecology and economy in private and community gardens
When we decide to buy a house, we immediately think of the garden. Those who are ecologically minded know that an evenly trimmed lawn and thuyas have long gone out of fashion. Nowadays, the emphasis is on more bio-diverse solutions not only in private gardens, but also in urban greenery design. A flower meadow is definitely a better choice than a lawn that dries out after a few days of hot summer weather. The monotony of the tui hedge (plants that are, by the way, quite sensitive to drought and frost) is increasingly being replaced by species such as yew, hornbeam or beech. Greenery also appears on roofs! A green roof consists of specially selected plants and a properly prepared substrate. This minimises temperature fluctuations in the buildings. Developers, but also buyers of houses or flats, pay attention to whether the investment has been equipped with rainwater retention systems. Rainwater harvesting allows plants to be watered more ecologically and economically during hot days.
Nature must be taken care of and environmentally friendly solutions must become our daily reality. How housing estates and houses are designed and modernised is of great importance, not only for ecology and environmental protection. In a place where there is more greenery, pollution is minimised and biodiversity is protected, and we live much better there.
