Sustainable Construction

The concept of Sustainable Construction is related to the need to put into practice a new paradigm in the design of the architectural project, in the construction, maintenance and after the demolition/dismantling of the building. As a cornerstone of this new concept, it is necessary to take into account the following three points: 1. The choice and use of the raw materials to be used and the efficiency of the processes involved: the question of choosing materials that take into account their ecological footprint, from the extraction phase to the demolition phase, with the necessary use of the RCD’s (Construction and Demolition Waste) for subsequent recycling, should be one of the mandatory factors to be taken into account. Minimizing the impacts on the place where the construction is inserted and minimizing the impacts on the environment, resulting from the construction activity will be one of the most important aspects.  2. The optimisation of the resources used in the construction, taking into account the life cycle of the building (maintenance): the construction activity shall always take into account not only the construction phase but the maintenance phase throughout the life cycle of the building. In this context, it is essential to bet on the quality of solutions and building materials that ensure a greater continuity of the quality of the construction and minimizing the costs and maintenance work.  3. Analysis of impacts on the environment, the community and the world: in this context it is important to respect the characteristics of the areas of implantation of buildings, with a special focus on the quality of the architectural project through its correct insertion in the nature of the Place.  Construction activity must meet the enormous needs that exist, ensuring that its impact is sustainable for present generations and future generations.