Design


Sustainabylt and Sustainabylt commercial specialise in designing unique one off structures.

We place great emphasis on high-energy ratings and buildings that perform well thermally in all seasons.

Many of our clients comment on the unique individuality of their building.

We pride ourselves on never using the same design for another project.

Our design ethic means that each building truly is customized- it may be copied by others but never by us.

Sharelle blends modern combinations with Sam’s 40 years tried and tested building methodology on each set of plans drafted.

 

Our more “standard” designs always feature our green ethics
with inclusions like:
• high-energy performance
• use of sustainably harvested timber
• recyclable iron
• as many environmentally friendly and natural coatings as possible

Our designs when the brief allows, reflect out green passions
featuring materials like
• straw bale
• mud brick
• cordwood masonry
• rough sawn timber

Standard specifications on all our plans:
• Low or No VOC paints
• Natural Timber or low chemical content product
• Recycled content insulation batts
• Sustainably harvested (FSA or similar) timbers
• Engineered timber from sustainably harvested sources with preference
to products
with Chain of custody
• Low VOC & Low chemical waterproofing membrane
• HIA “Greensmart” & MBA “Green living” accredited site practices.
• Locally sourced products with the shortest delivery route
(lower carbon emissions)

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