Creating ECOFRIENDLY homes and buildings Amanda Ntombela Joshua

Creating ECOFRIENDLY homes and buildings. Amanda Ntombela Joshua Dancer Nicole Chetty Rehnolen Naidoo By: JANR CONTRACTO RS

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The building blocks MAERSK AND OTHER SHIPPING COMPANIES HAVE AGREED TO SELL THEIR USED CONTAINERS TO US, AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE.

WHY ECOFRIENDLY HOMES? “Our AIM is to provide container homes at a more efficient and cheaper rate whilst promoting green living and sustainable development. ” ØWe are trying to encourage a different take on RDP homes, we can still meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. ØAt the moment we have our small team of experts, including qualified architects, to design these ecofriendly homes for low, middle and upper classes. ØWe were also inspired to achieve as many sustainable development goals that we could by providing jobs, creating homes for the unfortunate and showing people how they can have a healthy but inexpensive lifestyle.

SO. . How do we turn a container into an eco-friendly home ? WE have gone to the Nedbank Green living guide to fully convert our container to a home. This guide helps us contribute to sustainable lifestyle by introducing costeffective features that will make green living convenient. The guide believes that sustainable living is a commitment to an abundant future AND SO DO WE. ve They ha ure to ins d e e r g a built s e m o all h ta by us, a ate! ted r n u o c s i d 6

It’s the little details. . We know that containers may make one feel claustrophobic by heat retention and being a small space, so we let natural light and ventilation take care of that. • We try to position our large windows in such a way that a good amount of sunlight brightens up the house in the morning and the warmth is kept even during the evening sun set. • We prefer sliding doors leading to a wooden deck (of any size) as it allows the house to feel like a bigger space while allowing fresh air to circulate the house. • In this way we ensure that we create an environment that enhances good health and well being.

Main components of our HOMES. We were successful in gaining the support of equipment suppliers to help contribute to our cause! SOLARBEAM SA – Solar water heating Self coat eco paints – safe , durable and eco friendly paint Home Insulations – water storage tanks for clean water and grey water tanks for toilets DEFY – gas stoves Valley electrical contractors – all electrical maintenance AWS Plumbing – all water pipes and sewage pipes (eco friendly pipes)

Grey Water Toilet Solar Water Heaters Gas Stoves Energy efficient light bulbs Low VOC paint BENEFIT COST(Rands) -Reduces water wastage -Reduces water and sewage utility bills 3, 000 to 8, 000 -Reduces use of electricity -introducing renewable energy source 5, 000 to 8, 000 -Reduce electricity usage - Control of heat energy 300 to 500 -last longer -uses less energy 200 to 400 -Non toxic -Durable

We are obsessed with the SDG’s !! Here are the main goals we set out to achieve (for now). The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They aim to irradiate the challenges faced by the world’s population; poverty, inequality, climate change, peace and injustice.

EDUCATING OUR HOME OWNERS • When we introduce a new home owner to his/her ecofriendly home. Our environmentalists educate them on the design and purpose. • We show our new homeowners basic steps to incorporate green living into their lives, in simple/ convenient ways.

Maintenance of our HOMES • We plan to employ maintenance teams around the country to ensure our homes remain at the same standard it was built on. We have installed recycle bins in our ecofriendly homes which are collected and waste is dealt with appropriately on a weekly basis. • Performance monitoring devices installed with the equipment and appliances ensures that we do not exceed certain limitations. We also use this information to improve our design for future homes.

FUTURE PROJECT S WE WISH TO DEVELOP OUR ECO -FRIENDLY PROJECT TO BUILD SCHOOLS, OFFICE BUILDINGS AND EVENTUALLY SHOPPING CENTRES.

EMPLOYMENT IN ACHIEVING OUR GOAL, WE ARE CREATING HUNDREDS OF JOBS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, RANGING FROM QUALIFIED EXPERTS TO UNQUALIFIED ESSENTIAL PERSONEL. This is our way of increasing employment rates and providing an income to households. We ensure our entire business operation helps to eradicate poverty. 14

WE WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, THE BIGGEST POSSIBLE WAY WE CAN.

References • About the Sustainable Development Goals. Available: www. un. org/sustainabledevelopment-goals/ • De Villiers J. 2018. South Africa’s Unemployment Figures Are A Ticking Time Bomb. Available: m. huffingtonpost. co. za/jahni-de-villiers/south-africas-unemployment-figures-are-a-ticking-timebomb_a_23436867/ • Nedbank Smart Living Guide. Available : https: //www. nedbank. co. za/content/nedbank/desktop/gt/en/aboutus/green-and-caring/Publications/nedbanksmart-living-guide. html • Omalley. nelsonmandela. org (2018). The Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) – The O’Malley Archives. [online] Available at: https: //omalley, nelsonmandela. org/omalley/index. php/site/q/03 lv 02039/04 lv 02103/05 lv 02126 [Accessed 1 Sep. 2018]