{"id":18989,"date":"2024-04-26T07:30:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T07:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/?p=18989"},"modified":"2024-05-02T11:05:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T11:05:02","slug":"foundations-and-superstructures-for-sustainable-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/design\/foundations-and-superstructures-for-sustainable-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundations and superstructures for sustainable living"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px ;;padding: 0px 0px 6px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-bottom:-10px;\"><h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">Ground-up Approach<\/h3>\n<h1 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">Foundations and superstructures for sustainable living<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 6px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0%;margin-left : 0%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px ;;padding: 6px 15px 6px 20px;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 6px !important;padding-right : 15px !important;margin-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 6px !important;padding-left : 20px !important;margin-left : 0%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0%;margin-left : 0%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px ;;padding: 6px 15px 6px 20px;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 6px !important;padding-right : 15px !important;margin-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 6px !important;padding-left : 20px !important;margin-left : 0%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0%;margin-left : 0%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px ;;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><p>In the conventional construction landscape, the prevalent practice for long has been to prioritise convenience and expedience, often at the expense of sustainability. This has typically manifested in the widespread use of reinforced concrete structures, characterised by their reliance on energy-intensive materials such as concrete and steel.<\/p>\n<p>However, amidst growing global concern over climate change and environmental degradation, there\u2019s a pressing need to reevaluate these entrenched norms. The construction industry, as a significant contributor to carbon emissions and resource depletion, stands at the forefront of this paradigm shift.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:00px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:00px;\"><h2>Concrete and its Environmental Challenges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>High carbon emissions:<\/strong> Cement production, a key ingredient in concrete, accounts for approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions, making it a significant contributor to climate change.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Resource depletion:<\/strong> The manufacturing process for concrete demands vast amounts of raw materials. For example limestone and clay, the extraction of which can lead to habitat loss and a decline in biodiversity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Energy consumption:<\/strong> The energy-intensive nature of cement production adds to the overall environmental impact of concrete.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Waste generation:<\/strong> Concrete manufacturing produces waste materials like dust and sludge. These can contribute to air and water pollution<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:00px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:00px;\"><p>In response to this imperative, let us look at the holistic approach adopted by GoodEarth from the ground up, which redefines the term &#8220;eco-friendly&#8221; by integrating time-tested methods with modern conventions, thus achieving a balance where one can have the best of both worlds while reducing their carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 20px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px ;;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-top:05px;margin-right:00px;margin-bottom:-10px;margin-left:00px;\"><h2>Solid foundations<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-top:-05px;margin-right:00px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:00px;\"><h3>Minimising concrete, maximising local resources<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>The foundation serves as the bedrock upon which environmental responsibility is built. At GoodEarth, our approach to foundation construction blends traditional materials with modern techniques to minimise our environmental footprint while ensuring structural integrity.<\/p>\n<p>By combining locally-sourced random rubble stones with strategic Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) reinforcements, we have achieved a significant reduction in cement consumption, resulting in a remarkable decrease in the overall carbon footprint of foundation construction. This approach not only minimises transportation emissions but also harnesses the sustainability of natural resources, such as indigenous stone.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, our foundation design prioritises seismic stability by incorporating a plinth beam, serving as a precautionary measure against seismic events. The strategic integration of concrete ensures a sound foundation with low embodied energy while optimising resource allocation and maintaining structural stability. This ensures that our buildings stand strong while minimising their environmental footprint.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none steppedRetainingimg\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1659\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B3-Fdn.webp\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-19049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B3-Fdn-200x121.webp 200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B3-Fdn-300x181.webp 300w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B3-Fdn-400x241.webp 400w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B3-Fdn-600x362.webp 600w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B3-Fdn-768x463.webp 768w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B3-Fdn-800x482.webp 800w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B3-Fdn-1024x617.webp 1024w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B3-Fdn-1200x723.webp 1200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B3-Fdn-1536x926.webp 1536w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/B3-Fdn.webp 1659w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-2{ margin-top : 20px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"1009\" src=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.webp\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-18995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-178x300.webp 178w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-200x338.webp 200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-400x676.webp 400w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.webp 597w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 20px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px ;;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:00px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:00px;\"><h2>Load-bearing structures: Efficiency &amp; authenticity<\/h2>\n<\/div><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-3{ margin-bottom : 10px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2046\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.webp\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-18998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-200x150.webp 200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.webp 2046w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>The load-bearing structure stands as one of the oldest and most prevalent construction types, known for its enduring reliability. In this structural system, the weight of roofs, along with lateral forces like wind and seismic activity, are carried by walls. These forces are then transmitted through the walls to the lower floors and eventually to the foundation. This structural approach is also referred to as a wall-bearing structure, as the masonry walls-constructed from materials such as brick, stone, or AAC blocks-support the entirety of the building.<\/p>\n<p>These structures are ideally suited for buildings up to two storeys high, making them perfectly adequate for the spans involved in the cluster houses and townhouses at Malhar Eco-Village.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-4{ margin-bottom : 10px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2304\" src=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_00097-1.webp\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-19001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_00097-1-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_00097-1-400x600.webp 400w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_00097-1-600x900.webp 600w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_00097-1-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_00097-1-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_00097-1-800x1200.webp 800w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_00097-1-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_00097-1-1200x1800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_00097-1-1365x2048.webp 1365w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_00097-1.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>Compared to framed structures with concrete columns and beams, load-bearing construction inherently reduces the reliance on energy-intensive materials such as cement and steel. By distributing the building\u2019s weight through the walls, this approach minimises the need for additional structural elements, aligning seamlessly with our community\u2019s architectural style and environmental goals.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it allows us to utilise locally sourced stones for construction, while the stabilised mud blocks are crafted from earth excavated on-site. These earth blocks not only boast a lower environmental footprint but also contribute to the promotion of local economies and sustainable practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-4{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 20px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px ;;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-11.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-19040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-11-200x88.png 200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-11-400x177.png 400w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-11-600x265.png 600w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-11-800x353.png 800w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-11-1200x530.png 1200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-11.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #696969; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/dailycivil.com\/difference-between-load-bearing-structure-and-framed-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dailycivil.com\/difference-between-load-bearing-structure-and-framed-structure\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-6{ margin-top : 10px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Goodearth-Resonance-34-1.webp\" alt class=\"img-responsive 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construction practices offer practical benefits for the residents as well. The thick masonry walls and efficient building envelope design work in tandem to minimise energy demands for heating and cooling, thereby, reducing energy costs compared to conventional framed structures.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:00px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:00px;\"><h3>Improved indoor comfort<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:00px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:00px;\"><p>In addition to cost savings, our focus on sustainability enhances the comfort and well-being of our residents. The thermal mass of the masonry walls, combined with effective ventilation strategies, creates a consistently comfortable indoor environment. By promoting natural airflow and temperature regulation, we reduce the need for mechanical cooling systems, further enhancing indoor comfort and resident satisfaction.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-7{ margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Goodearth-Medley_83.webp\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-19008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Goodearth-Medley_83-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Goodearth-Medley_83-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Goodearth-Medley_83-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Goodearth-Medley_83-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Goodearth-Medley_83-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Goodearth-Medley_83-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Goodearth-Medley_83-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Goodearth-Medley_83-1200x801.webp 1200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Goodearth-Medley_83.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p>GoodEarth&#8217;s approach to foundation and superstructure demonstrates how sustainable construction can be achieved without compromising on liveability, resilience, and aesthetic appeal. 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