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The iDom Group Green policy |  | |
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 | “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”
The iDom Group recognises that our work may have a direct or indirect effect on the local, regional and global environment. We are committed to reducing any harmful effects on the environment and promoting the understanding of sustainability in its broadcast broadest? context.
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Presently there is no star rating for audio visual products but they are a component of any residential building structure. Studies have shown in the US that building architecture can actually account for 46% of carbon dioxide emissions and hence we must all try to reduce this figure.
As a group we use suppliers who are active in reducing energy consumption and have active long term green policies. Although these products can sometimes cost a little more; i.e. high-efficiency power supplies (which can save as much as 25% in power consumption alone) they have a relatively short pay back cost, justifying the increased spend. The iDom Group use only products that are RoHS compliant and meet LEED standards.
Other areas we promote are the use of plasma and LCD screens which have lower power consumption that conventional CRT TVs. These screens also have less heat load, which allows designers to use smaller HVAC systems. This in turn uses less power and takes up less space.
Although this is a small contribution, when all of the technologies installed by the iDom group are analyzed in the same manner there will be a cumulative effect throughout the whole project.
The use of fully automated control systems can further enhance green buildings. Control systems allow the monitoring of electricity, water, solar and geothermal energy, showing the running totals and energy/water flows for a house. By seeing the usage of energy in real time it can force users to change their everyday behaviour and can serve as a catalyst for positive change.
Our designers are very conscious of the current trend in green thinking and make all efforts possible to advise our clients. We also highlight to clients current manufactures policies and can supply supportive documentation when asked. |
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