Green building practices revolve around a few basic scientific principles:

• Energy loses some of its potential each time it’s converted from one form to another, so passive solar heat is much more efficient than electric heat.
• Form follows function when it comes to design, meaning that construction should be tailored to the environment in which the house is built.
• Air leaks in the building cause a significant loss of energy, and increase the possibility of moisture damage inside wall and ceiling cavities.Controlling the movement of heat, air, and moisture involves every part of the building and everyone on the construction team.

Green building practices aim to reduce the impact of buildings on the environment and human health. It is argued that the up-front costs may be slightly higher, but the savings in money come from more efficient use of utilities which result in decreased energy bills. (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_building for more information).

Have a look at our Modula Construction method – with less impact on the environment and up to 30% saving on construction costs, the system still delivers a structure that looks and feels like a traditional building built from brick and mortar. (see http://www.mambaconstruction.co.za)