Design your interior space with Eco friendly environment
As the world is going through severe weather conditions and global warming is affecting almost every continent, warm weather was experienced during this period. Hurricanes, Rain Storms, wind storms, flooding, earthquakes, heat waves, tsunamis, pandemics, land sliding, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, hails all these natural calamities have damaged cities, localities, public property and assets. Bad air quality also has bad effects on our ecosystem as our industries are leaving chemicals and harmful gases in the surroundings.
People have lost their belongings and assets as we know these all things are made from hard work and so many struggles. We are discussing how can we develop spaces that can be safe from these weather conditions and can help make eco-friendly environment.
Creating an eco-friendly interior is more important for maintain sustainability. Always use natural Elements in your interior space. Grow trees in your garden which can overcome heat and produce carbon dioxide for fresh air.
Use natural stone for countertops and flooring, utilize bamboo in flooring and furnishing, implement green walls by applying vertical Gardens, create a wider space for landscaping, proper drainage system to pass rainwater.
Set up recycling plants for utilizing rainwater, and collect rainwater by making it reusable for gardening.
Create handmade décor items to utilize used materials instead of throw in the bins, this practice will reduce waste management process. Repair furniture by not letting it make a waste product.
Reduce energy consumption in interior projects. use smart integration in homes and offices such as installation of smart thermostats to control heating and cooling, smart appliances, sensored lighting, solar panels to produce electricity, allow natural lighting through the window, use high quality paint so it could never damage from rainwater, don't use wood or metal in outer places as it can damage when weather goes bad, use oil paint in kitchens, use ventilation in kitchen, install suspended ceiling in kitchen, no slippery tiles in washroom, keep electricity wires hidden under the walls, use energy saving lights, use low-pressure faucets to avoid wasting water.
Don't use big panaflex and billboards in commercial places which can cause big damage when high winds blow.
Don't throw construction material after use, waste and place rubbish in the right place after demolishing work and don't through it outside of your space or nearby of your residential or commercial, it should be remove from there as early as possible. Don't make too much noise when the interior work is going on.
Use good quality paint products which cannot be harmful on breathing, avoid furniture polishing in site place, workers should wear PPE to overcome risk factors.
Balancing Sustainability in Dubai
If we talk about Dubai’s condition, a city known for its luxurious lifestyle, rich cultural heritage basic infrastructure should be adopted to avoid hot weather. Air conditioning is crucial for every part of the UAE because warm conditions are experienced almost throughout the year. HVAC work is a most important implementation in interior design projects. Owners have to invest in HVAC installation services and its maintenance for making their spaces in a cool environment. We cant control outer weather conditions but can reduce environmental impact on inner spaces.
The Foundation of the ground level should scale up from the surface of the road so that rainwater cannot enter a house as we have suffered a heavy rain storming in the last year, large number of residential and commercial properties sink into the water. Exterior Design was damaged, furnitures were drowned in the rain, trees were uprooted on the streets, bill boards and signages were fallen on the roads, a big destruction was effect homes, offices, metro stations etc. We need to make proper urban plan before starting mega projects for construction and renovation for your house, apartment, villa or business places.
Use high-quality material for the wood so we can resist termites in our doors, furniture and fixtures, use corrosion-free metals made of aluminium, iron, copper, titanium, brass, lead or other elements.
Traditional palm trees can be used in villas for a sustainable touch in the outer spaces. Dubai residents is using hot water because of the heat in a sunny climate especially in the summers, so you can incorporate a facility of installing a water tank chiller.
Plant-covered green roofs can reduce heat absorption. Try to use Volatile Organic Compound VOC-free paint which helps to maintain healthy indoor air quality.
Embracing these practices makes your home and workspaces versatile and it can help to maintain a sustainable future in the desert oasis.
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BMI is an experienced interior design company based in Dubai that specializes in creating spaces that can overcome negative impact of climate. BMI Interior has transformed numerous residential and commercial interior into inspiring hubs of productivity and innovation. For more insights and design tips, follow our BLOG page
