There’s just something exciting about building on your own land from scratch. Whether you’re starting a farm or simply building a family home or cabin, it’s a wholly different experience from buying a home that already existed. That’s why sustainability is so important. You don’t just want to build something. You want to build something that will last, and the ability to sustain the land and your resources as you build is a big part of that. It’s also better for the land and the environment as a whole. So how do you build sustainably? Here are a few tips.
Envision the Future
Don’t just build for now. Think about what you want in the future. Do you want to start small and add on later? Do you want to run a business out of your home? Do you hope to keep livestock or horses on the land? Maybe you want the land for your retirement and future generations. You should have a vision not just of what you want for now but what you want in 5, 10, 20 years and only then, with all of those considerations in mind and everything you’ll need to make that work, start to build on your land.
Protect Your Soil
If you’re planning on growing, grazing, or farming, soil is critical. But it’s also important for building a sustainable family home or cabin. After all, you’re building on top of that soil, and the soil determines the health of the land around you. You can practice good erosion and sediment control by managing water runoff. You can also use organic materials when it comes to growing any plants or simply treating the soil. The healthier your soil, the stronger and more lush your land and the better your foundation too.
Be Energy Efficient
Think about the features of your home or cabin — your windows, your siding and roofing and even doors. These all play a role in your energy usage and efficiency. Without energy efficient features, you could experience high energy bills as well as a wasteful excess of energy. Energy efficient windows and siding are made to tightly seal your home and keep any heat loss, or gain, to a minimum so your home stays comfortable without having to use as much energy. Energy efficient appliances will also help to lower your bills and your carbon footprint. You may even find that there are tax benefits to utilizing energy efficient features or even supplying your own energy.
Preserve Open Space
You bought this land to build onto it, so of course some of the wide open space will have to be forfeited for your plans to work. However, as much as possible, preserve and protect open space. This protects the flora and fauna native to the land so you can continue to have beautiful nature views around your property, as well as ensuring that you don’t use all the land up at once and that it lasts for longer.
Sustainability is so important for today’s environment, and for no one more than land owners. But the first step in building on, or even just using your land sustainably is finding the right property. Contact LandforSaleStore.com today to find the right property for you.