In a world where climate change and environmental sustainability are at the forefront of our collective consciousness, more and more individuals and businesses are taking proactive steps to reduce their carbon footprint and minimise their impact on the environment.
We are excited to share that we have embarked on our own sustainable journey by building our very own office on our land, and we’ve decided to document the entire process through a vlog series.
Why Are We Building Our Own Office?
For many, the idea of building their own office space might seem like a daunting endeavor, especially when renting or purchasing a pre-existing space is a more conventional route. However, our decision to construct a sustainable office on our land was driven by several important factors:
- Environmental Responsibility: We recognise the pressing need to reduce our carbon footprint and lessen the environmental impact of our business operations. Constructing our own office allows us to design and build a space that aligns with our commitment to eco-friendliness.
- Energy Efficiency: Commercial spaces are often notorious for their high energy consumption. By building our office from the ground up, we have the opportunity to implement the latest energy-efficient technologies, reducing our long-term operating costs and environmental impact.
- Creativity and Innovation: Designing our office space from scratch provides a blank canvas for creativity. We can experiment with innovative architectural and design solutions that not only create a unique and inspiring workspace but also contribute to sustainability.
- Long-term Savings: While the initial investment in building our own office is significant, we believe that the long-term savings in operational costs, energy efficiency, and reduced maintenance expenses will ultimately make it a wise financial decision.
Our Sustainable Building Journey
Our journey to build a fully sustainable and eco-friendly office started with careful planning and research. We sought out experts in sustainable architecture and construction to help us design a space that would embody our environmental values. Here are some of the key sustainability features we’ve incorporated into our project:
- Solar Power: Solar panels will be installed to harness clean and renewable energy from the sun, reducing our reliance on conventional electricity sources.
- Rainwater Harvesting: We’ll collect rainwater to use for irrigation and flushing toilets, minimizing our water consumption.
- Passive Design: The building’s orientation and layout have been optimized to make the most of natural light and ventilation, reducing the need for artificial lighting and air conditioning.
- Recycled Materials: Whenever possible, we are using recycled and reclaimed materials for construction, further reducing our ecological footprint.
- Energy-efficient Appliances: We’re investing in energy-efficient lighting, heating, and cooling systems to lower our energy consumption.
Vlogging Our Green Build
To share our sustainable journey with the world, we’ve started vlogging the entire build process. Our vlog series will document not only the construction phases but also the decision-making processes, challenges we face. We hope that by sharing our journey, we can inspire others to consider sustainable building practices and change the way the world does business, contributing to a greener future.
We are determined to have our sustainable office ready by December, and we can’t wait to move in and start working in a space that aligns with our eco-conscious values. Stay tuned for updates on our vlog series and join us in our mission to create a greener, more sustainable future.
We will be holding a networking opening day in the new year! So watch this space, and keep an eye on our social media channels for ongoing progress updates!
Have your say
We would welcome any sustainable suggestions along the way! Drop us a message with an ideas or like / subscribe and follow our Instagram and Youtube channel’s for ongoing updates!