It is becoming more and more normal to hear about Energy Efficiency . Caring for the planet and its future depends largely on this concept called Energy Efficiency . The construction is not exempt from the search for Energy Efficiency What's more, it has been a legal imperative for a few years now. Prefabricated homes do not escape this legal imposition. But in Modular Home With its construction system, with efficiency as our flag, we start with an advantage. Our Prefabricated houses They are designed to give the highest levels of Energy Efficiency . Today we talk about this concept, and Energy certificate which is what homes are rated in relation to that efficiency.
Modular Home, houses of the future in the present
Modular Home, our modular homes are homes of the future, which you can have in the present. You don't have to wait any longer, do you want your prefabricated house? Contact Modular Home and get the house of your dreams. A construction system that achieves the highest standards of efficiency. Both in terms of energy and construction solidity. Without detracting one bit from a careful aesthetic that adapts to the preferences of the owner.
With three different ranges of homes, so you can choose from their numerous models. Customizing the house of your dreams. These are our ranges:
- the range of designer prefabricated houses,
- the range of rustic prefabricated houses,
- and the range of essential prefabricated houses.
Energy efficiency, the concept
The concept of energy efficiency encompasses all practices and measures aimed at reducing energy consumption. In such a way that the use of energy is rationalized. How can energy consumption be reduced? Well, the magic formula is the optimization of all those processes that require energy consumption. In such a way that consumption drops and the services or benefits achieved increase. Basically it is being able to produce more with less energy expenditure. It is a concept of increased profitability, less effort to achieve greater goals.
A practical example that always clarifies everything better. A house with problems every time the electricity bill comes. The parents' resource is to turn off the lights to save on that bill. In such a way that every day we are allocating resources to achieve the goal of savings. But if we could get better lighting that used much less electricity, we would not need to dedicate those daily resources. Do more and better with less.
Everything in our lives requires energy to get going. Most machines, vehicles, factories, use non-renewable or clean energy to function. We use fossil fuels excessively to produce all that energy. The smart thing is to start gradually reducing that consumption. With the efficiency of the processes, and the change from fossil fuels to clean or renewable energy sources.
Construction and energy efficiency
The need to achieve efficiency came to construction a long time ago. Surely architecture is the first science that he thought about efficiency criteria. Looking for the orientations in which sunlight is best used. Depending on the orientation, arrange the different rooms and their uses. Use the gaps in the facades to take advantage of solar energy. Techniques such as ventilated roofs, sanitary slabs... In short, always looking for how to design an efficient house.
With the entry into force of the Technical Building Code in 2006. And it sought to require minimum energy efficiency for new constructions. Later in 2013, the mandatory energy certificate was approved in real estate sales or rental operations. Let's now see what that energy certificate is.
The energy certificate
It is a report on the home or building, which indicates relevant information about energy consumption. CO2 emissions are also included. The novelty with its approval is that it no longer only affected new construction. Now homes and buildings prior to the Technical Code, which you want to sell or rent, must have that certificate. Like almost all regulations that are approved in Spain, the origin of this one is a European Directive.
The owner of the home or building is responsible for obtaining it. To do this, you must hire the services of a technician authorized to make these certifications. In principle, the Law is clear, and at the time the sale or rental of the property is announced, its energy rating must already be provided. The result of this certification is the assignment of a letter. That letter appears on what is known as the energy label. It is similar to that scale of colors and letters that appears on household appliances. The scale goes from the letter A, which starts with a green color. Even the letter G, which is red. It is understood that classification A is the most efficient and G the least.
What the certificate contains
The report is made up of several sheets. In which the characteristics of the building are indicated. This report details the qualities in terms of efficiency. The information contained is:
- the orientation of the property. And of their stays.
- the building envelope. It is one of the key points.
- the lighting of the property.
- and energy production facilities. Boilers, heat pumps, etc…
As a summary of that report, attached is what is known as «energy efficiency label». The overall energy rating of the property appears on this label. This is measured in carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. A letter from A to G will correspond to it. The energy consumption data is also recorded, in kilowatt hours per square meter and year. A letter is also assigned based on the results.
Prefabricated houses and energy efficiency
We have already told you that our construction process starts with an advantage. Our system is designed for greater efficiency, durability and resistance to external agents. The concrete panels of our system provide the whole with a superior insulation capacity. But where we clearly take advantage is in the building envelope. Designed to enhance energy efficiency. Between the unbeatable insulation and the design of the envelope, our houses can obtain energy classification A.
If we add to that a correct choice of orientation. Taking advantage of the design of the home and its opening areas. Provide the home with low consumption equipment. The use of biomass stoves for heat production in winter. We will have a home with greater energy efficiency than what traditional standard construction can offer us.
Opt for the house you have always wanted
No more no less. The house of your dreams in less time than you would have ever imagined. A new construction process, which shortens deadlines and offers greater Energy Efficiency in the construction. That is what we offer you in Modular Home, all seasoned by the best treatment and service. That house that is only in your dreams, we will make it come true together. Do you want to stop dreaming about it, to start living it? Do you want more information? Contact us, we are here to help you.
