HOW DOES CONSTRUCTION AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT?
Traditional construction affects the environment in different ways.
Excess waste: Traditional construction methods often overuse energy, water, and material, leading to excess waste. Plus, many of the materials used in traditional construction are bad for the environment, from their manufacturing process to the effects they have when placed on earth and near ecosystems.
Global emissions: The built environment generates about 50% of global CO2 emissions annually. Construction accounts for around 38% of global emissions.
Toxic pollution: Construction can pollute the air and nearby water sources, subjecting communities to additional toxins. The construction equipment tosses up dirt, dust, and other pollutants to be breathed in by surrounding communities. Any rain or wind leads the excess materials and toxins into streams, ponds, rivers, and lakes in the area.
IS MODULAR CONSTRUCTION SUSTAINABLE?
Modular construction is a more sustainable way of building than traditional construction. It brings a new level of environmentally-friendly processes. Buildings produced in an off-site factory like Stalo Modulars' buildings can produce up to 45% less carbon, according to research by the University of Cambridge.
THE SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
Less waste: Green construction methods have diverted over 80 million tons of waste from landfills. They reduce carbon emissions while lessening the waste of material, water, and energy. Production of buildings in a factory setting promotes reuse and recycling practices.
Fewer carbon emissions: Modular construction sustainability means fewer carbon emissions. Carbon emissions are released during the manufacturing, transportation, and use of the large machines and equipment necessary on a traditional construction site. With modular construction, those machines are no longer necessary or are only used in a specific location, decreasing their overall carbon footprint.
Energy efficiency: Many traditionally built buildings are not energy efficient and may require more resources to make them more efficient than simply replace them. Modular buildings can be designed to adhere to LEED certification guidelines, and they can incorporate other green technologies as well, increasing energy efficiency.
Reduced costs: Pre-owned modular buildings cost less than new traditional builds but come with all the benefits of more modern construction. Plus, their reusability makes them incredibly sustainable as well as cost-effective.
Prefab is listed as a top method for reducing waste and emissions. Modular buildings are prefabricated in factories before being delivered to a property. STALO can help make your modular building greener through customization. STALO has LEED certification !
BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION: CHOOSE MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
Contact STALO MODULARS Today to learn more about our modular construction system. We look forward to joining you in becoming a part of a greener solution to construction.
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