Making existing buildings green

A common question we face from people is what they can do to make their existing homes green. Below are some of the ‘green’ measures that can be taken in existing buildings: ● Electricity use Retrofitting our lights and fans with energy efficient variants will help bring down current electricity costs by as much as 50%. ● Sensors Today, sensors and automation options are widely available that help to optimise and even reduce energy use and provide us with real time energy consumption data. ● Rainwater harvesting Checking existing rain water harvesting systems such as roof outlets, downpipes and percolation pits will give us an idea of their effectiveness at capturing the rainwater. ● Water meters Installing water meters will help us monitor our water use which is an important first step toward reducing consumption.