Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa September 2013 | Page 39
RESIDENTIAL
Aluminium is the most recyclable metal available today. Approximately 75% of all the aluminium ever produced is still in productive use, having gone through countless loops of its lifecycle. The recycling process of this remarkable resource requires less energy than when using virgin material. Unlike other materials, aluminium does not rust or degrade and through its lifecycle does not need to be constantly maintained to ensure its durability. Wispeco Aluminium aspires to “Go Green” as it takes up its responsibility to set an example as leading aluminium extruder in South Africa. Wispeco has designed and developed a range of thermally efficient windows and doors, suitable for single and double-glazing. As a result of its thermally efficient properties, the product keeps warmth in during winter and coolness in during summer, reducing the use of air conditioning and heating systems – and thus saving energy.
Aluminium, keeping you
warm
LED, it’s all in the
lighting
Cree® is leading the global LED lighting revolution and is making energy-wasting traditional lighting technologies obsolete through the use of energy-efficient, mercury-free LED lighting. Cree®, a US$1.5 billion company, is the market-leading innovator of lighting-class LEDs and LED light fixtures. Cree’s lighting product families include indoor and outdoor LED fixtures and bulbs which are driving improvements in applications such as general illumination, roadways and highways, parking spaces and garages, petrol stations, signage and retail stores. “The CR series is truly a no-compromise alternative when upgrading from fluorescent lighting,” said Russ Gittleson, CEO of Light Kinetics. “Delivering higherquality light, longer life, lower glare and greater energy savings than any comparable fluorescent options, the Cree® CR series troffers are a natural fit for office settings.” Backed by a Cree® original 10 year warranty on the CR22 LED fixtures, the risk of investing in this new technology is fully mitigated.
Bamboo is the new
green
Clean with
green
As an alternative to hard wood trees, bamboo is extremely eco-friendly. In cutting down trees, the deforestation of rainforests and lands across the world has created several problems that will take decades to reverse. With the growing trends in environment awareness, bamboo has cropped up as a green alternative to other woody raw materials. From soft bath towels, to sturdy buildings and homes, bamboo is used for products in nearly every industry. Most bamboo fences, tables, and chairs are made in sustainable and eco-friendly ways. If you are looking for sturdy bamboo furniture or bamboo flooring, just do your best to find a brand that uses as little formaldehyde as possible. Consider manufacturers that use urea-formaldehyde glue. It doesn’t emit any toxins once it is dry. Bamboo is naturally resistant to rot, termites, and other pests, making it an excellent choice for sturdy buildings and outdoor décor. The plants produce a great deal of oxygen, and can process large quantities of carbon dioxide emissions. Since it grows in diverse climates, it can be planted in strategic areas to control emissions and reduce carbon dioxide gas from other sources.
Forget granite, think
eco
ECO by Cosentino is a new, eco-friendly decor and construction product that is created from 75% recycled materials. It is aesthetically beautiful and is available in 10 designer colours. It has a variety of decorative and construction project uses, including bathroom surfaces and kitchen countertops. It could be considered the eco-friendly alternative to granite. This state-of-the-art product is created using processes that comply with the highest of environmental standards, making it highly sustainable. Reusing post-consumer and post-industrial materials at the end of their life cycle helps to conserve the planet’s natural resources. Durable yet malleable, the recycled elements of ECO are bound together using an environmentally-friendly resin deriv Y[? \????H????[ ???X??Y??Y[? H?X[?[?? ?? X? ?[???]Y??X?H\?H?X[?[?? ?? X? ? ]???\?H H[??\??Y[? ?]\?[? Z\? ?? X?[? \?H?\???[ ???YH??]Y??X?[?8?'??[???Y[??'HX??Y??Y[? H?X[?[?? ?? X? ? ?[?[? \?K[ ???\??H[?\??KZ[?[Z\?H?\?????? ?[?? H[Z\??[???Y[??\?H?\?\?[????XY ? ?X??[?X[ ?X?] H? ? ][? ? H[??\??Y[? ??\?X??Y??Y[? H?X[?[?? ?? X? ?[???]Y??X?H\?H?[?Y?YX?K ?X?X?X?H???\??X?K?[??K ^H???\?H H[??\??Y[?? \ ?] HX????X?[?[[??H ?[? ^H\?H\???Y??\?H\?H[ ??X??Y??Y[? H ?? X? ?[???]Y??X?H ]\?HXYH?]? ?X?X?YX]\?X[ ??????X[?Y?X? \?\?? ]\? Z\?[??YY[? ?Z]\?? HX?[?? Z\? ?X??]\?????˜?Z[XY????B???\ [X?\? ? L??H?X[\?]H[??\???????