1 Contributing towards energy saving in new-build housing and renovations
- Installation of solar-powered heating and water heating systems
- Installation of condensing boilers, wood-fired boilers, mixed-fuel boilers (solid or liquid fuel combined with solar energy)
- Installation of forced draught double flow ventilation systems featuring static heat recovery systems or heat pump systems, with or without filtration and earth-air heat exchangers (earth tubes)
- Energy efficient electrical motors (circulation pump, fans)
- Low energy lighting (bulbs, LEDs, skylights)
- Natural cooling techniques (evaporation, earth cooling tubes, night ventilation)
- Building management systems and home automation (heating, metal roller shutters, shutters, alarms…)
- Double source heating system (underfloor heating, radiators…)
- Installation of insulation tailored to your requirements (classic insulation materials, plant or animal-sourced insulation materials, insulation made from recycled materials)
- Installation of low emissivity double glazed glass walls
- Installation of awnings, shutters and metal roller shutters
- Development of double skin façade construction techniques
- Installation of retrofitted/building integrated roof-mounted solar thermal energy systems
- Installation of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems
- Installation of green roofs
2 Contributing towards water-saving measures
- Rainwater harvesting and distribution systems for indoor use (for flushing toilets and operating washing machines)
- Water-saving systems (taps, shower, dual flush toilets)
- Installation of rainwater storage systems
3 Environmental management of construction sites
As part of its environmental management policy, Sud Habitat is committed to keeping its subcontractors and employees up to date with environmental management issues on a regular basis.