Future-Proof Building - What is it?
We all want a comfortable home to live in so when you're thinking about building or renovating you need to think about Future-Proof Building (FPB). FPB is all about creating a better, safer, more comfortable home for you and your family. A better home for you to live in now, that's worth more in the future.
This concept is gaining more momentum worldwide. When you think about it, it makes sense to future-proof the biggest investment most of us will ever make - our home! We all know building or renovating can be a daunting task, we all want to get it right first time.
By incorporating Future-Proof Building solutions you will be using quality products, services and practices to create a higher quality home that will be worth more now and into the future.
the 8 Principles of FPB
The Future-Proof Building principles are your guide to understanding FPB and better building. The essence of Future-Proof Building focuses on investing in better building through education on these principles to improve the quality of New Zealanders lives.
Energy Efficiency (reducing the long-term energy costs for a more efficient use of the homes heat); Health & Safety (keep health problems at bay by incorporating future-proof materials and systems); Life-Cycle Costing (evaluating what a product or service will cost you over its entire life cycle); Quality Assurance (give special attention to quality assurance testing programmes for key components of your home); Resource Responsibility (by minimising our impact on the planet); Security & Automation (home automation is a valid way to future-proof your home and increase your quality of life); Sound Control (managing noise pollution); Space Management (making the best use of the space available) are the key concepts to take into account with your home.
These 8 principles should be considered when building, renovating, or improving your home - all will add value to your home and lifestyle. The idea is simple, putting in more now means that you can get more later.
Whether you want to create a healthy and safe environment or an atmosphere which is warm and positive for your children, Future-Proof Building has a solution for you.
Plumbing World, along with a number of our key suppliers, are proud to be part of the Future Proof Building program.
green friendly with Future-Proof Building
To download our brochure on the environmental solutions you can incorporate into your new or existing home through Future-Proof Building, click on the image.