Biohomes: for a more sustainable home
Inspiration and a clear sustainability goal close the circle on these homes where worshipping nature as well as caring for it are at the center for a more responsible building method.
What are biohomes?
Biohomes have come to stay with the clear motivation of minimizing the environmental impact and promoting a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle.
These types of homes advocate the use of sustainable materials that are easy to recycle and generate less pollution in the production phases. They also focus on efficiency to reduce the impact and reduce emissions.
Characteristics of biohomes
Biohomes are committed to the future as if they had their own conscience and were able to think about how to minimize pollution in all phases from construction to the type of life they offer the people who live in them.
01. Biohomes are made of biodegradable materials.
Wood, clay, cork or natural stone are elements that can be found in these types of buildings. Sintered stone is produced with biodegradable raw materials and even recycled in a large proportion meaning they are also an excellent choice for building biohomes.
02. Biohomes prioritize energy efficiency.
Maximum energy efficiency is sought with the design of these types of homes to reduce the consumption of energy. The use of solar panels and thermal insulation materials are common in these kinds of homes.
03. Biohomes use local resources.
To lower the carbon footprint, local materials are used to prevent long-distance transportation. Thus, they take advantage of all the materials nearby as well as local energy sources.
04. They feature recycling and waste management systems.
Encouraging recycling is one of the missions with this kind of home meaning composting systems are added to convert food remains and leaves into garden fertilizer.
05. More organic compositions integrated into the surrounding space.
French architect Le Corbusier (1887-1965) transformed our cities towards more quadrangular, homogenous and rectilinear design. Although these ideas were considered revolutionary at the time, there were also detractors who believed this type of design would move people away from nature and the organic shapes that offer wellbeing.
With biohomes, however, the idea is to integrate them in the surrounding area. Visually, the colors and materials create continuity while avoiding sharp contrasts.
Neolith and biohomes
At Neolith, we want to be part of the solution and we aim our actions and efforts at reducing emissions and the environmental impact. We have a clear objective to eliminate waste, use recycled materials as raw materials and create a production process that does not create any negative impacts as far as carbon emissions.
Neolith sintered stone collections are made with 100% all-natural raw materials. Moreover, our products can be recycled, offering a second life to the materials in order to extend their cycle of use.
With this material, we create architectural surfaces for various uses such as ventilated facades, fireplaces, cladding and shower trays.
As for kitchens you can use our materials and dress up your space with sustainable products. A countertop from the Iconic Design collection will provide nature and elegance in your atmosphere to enjoy your home even more with our most ecological proposal.
How do you imagine the future?
The cities of the future require awareness and responsibility. All of our little decisions add up to determine their destiny.
Recycle, reduce and reuse is no longer an option but rather the path towards conserving the nature we love so much. Are you ready for a sustainable home? Find inspiration in the projects featured in our trends book Inspiring Living For Tomorrow Lifestyle Trends 2024 by Neolith and find out how you can improve your relationship with the environment, as well as how to plan your home.
