Buying a house is not an easy task. In fact, it is one of the most important decisions in a person's life. Nowadays, this decision also includes the environmental component in the equation, which can make the process even more difficult, since buyers look for a home that meets their requirements and needs and, at the same time, is respectful of the present and future. of our planet.
This is why the experts at Habitat Inmobiliaria, a developer with 70 years of history and more than 60,000 homes delivered, offer a whole series of keys to help us make this decision, betting on a sustainable and efficient home that is suitable to our way of life and that of our family.
“At Habitat Inmobiliaria we are firmly committed to the importance of developing developments and homes that meet the needs of our clients in a responsible and respectful way with the environment. Thus, we offer comfortable homes, adapted to current demands, designed to take care of their inhabitants and also our planet,” says Juan Antonio Luque, Director of Processes and ESG at Habitat Inmobiliaria.
Habitat Inmobiliaria is currently developing four sustainable developments in Catalonia, specifically in Teià, Sabadell, Terrassa and Girona, in which it is strictly applying sustainability criteria and respect for the environment.
Although there are many issues that we must take into account when choosing a home in terms of sustainability, the Habitat Inmobiliaria team proposes five key elements that we must look at to acquire an environmentally friendly home:
The commitment to high energy efficiency continues to be key and experts remind us that it is one of the first aspects that we must look at when analyzing the sustainability of a home. Energy efficiency allows us to optimize energy consumption, reducing CO2 emissions and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, while also saving our energy bill.
An example of this is the Habitat Migdia development, located in the Eixample Sud of Girona, which has the highest possible rating, the energy efficiency certificate A. The development is made up of 90 homes and is firmly committed to sustainability, counting with solar panels, pre-installation for electric vehicles and LED lighting in common areas.
Another aspect that we must take into account is, according to the experts at Habitat Inmobiliaria, that of materials. Thus, homes must opt for elements that care for and respect the environment, such as ecological paints (which regulate humidity and are low in volatile organic compounds) or the use of recycled materials.
Implementing circular economy practices is a very effective way to promote a less polluting industry. That is to say: goods are produced, consumed, recycled, transformed and consumed again, so that they enter a more efficient life cycle that generates less waste. In the case of Habitat Inmobiliaria, for example, it is committed to Cortizo INFINITY aluminum, which is made with post-consumer elements, which allows it to reduce CO2 emissions by 86% during its manufacturing.
In addition, it is important to review the life of the materials and elements that are discarded after the works. In the case of Habitat Inmobiliaria, the company has had a recovery project for years, with which it recycles and reuses more than 80% of the waste from its works, allowing it to be given a second life so that it does not end up in the landfill.
Renewable energies are another requirement for a sustainable home. They are clean, inexhaustible sources of energy that do not produce greenhouse gases (the ones that cause climate change). In the specific case of Habitat Inmobiliaria, all its developments use renewable energies (aerothermal, solar thermal and/or photovoltaic, among others).
Thus, Habitat Inmobiliaria is committed to the use of renewable energies in its marketing promotions with the aim of capturing energy from solar radiation for subsequent use.
One of the features most in demand by buyers today are common areas. However, these spaces are one of the most forgotten when we refer to environmental issues, despite the fact that they usually require a significant consumption of resources for their maintenance.
This is why the developers are working to create common areas where you can relax and enjoy, taking care of and respecting the environment. A good example of this is the common areas of Habitat Ferrer de Blanes, located in Sabadell. These spaces consist of a community pool, children's area and gym and, in addition, have native plant species and furniture made with sustainable materials.
On the other hand, the promotion is committed to reusing water to irrigate garden areas, collecting drops from rain and avoiding any waste. Likewise, it has also found in the reuse of “gray water” an alternative to reduce the drinking water used in toilets, which can represent 30% of a home's total consumption.
External recognition and endorsements are another fundamental element, since they guarantee the good work of a promoter in terms of sustainability. Thus, Habitat Inmobiliaria is considered the first global promoter in ESG performance, in the renowned Sustainalytics ranking.
In addition, it has recently become the first developer to achieve Sustainable Building certification from AENOR, thanks to its Habitat Jardins de Teià development, made up of 80 homes and located in Teià (Barcelona). A pioneering certification, which takes into account environmental issues, but also social and good governance, which is added to the different endorsements and recognitions that the promoter has.
Likewise, all Habitat Inmobiliaria developments are also endorsed with the Spatium Seal of Safe and Healthy Promotion with the highest possible rating, Exceptional, thus endorsing the characteristics related to the well-being, health and safety of their homes.
Habitat Inmobiliaria has 70 years of experience and 60,000 homes delivered. In addition, their homes can be reserved completely online through a card on the website www.habitatinmobiliaria.com. For more information, telephone 900 100 420 is also available.
