In these days of everchanging era of design, We must comply to the trend and bring in positive changes.
Remodelling is a sustainable option if we consider remodelling instead of building all over again. Many projects have been remodelled into something different than they were intended to initially. others just bring a face lift to their existing building.
I met with a person who was considering to rebuild their home as they wanted some change in the home but they had very limited budget. So I suggested them a remodel within the existing planning this way they can use that limited budget in just remodelling and do not have to build it all from scratch plus this brings in more money to interior designing.
Retouching your personal space or professional space makes a lot of difference. Our psychological cycle needs a break from the monotonous look of the place we relax or work. In order to be sustainable and economical one needs to adapt.
As the picture portrays the real time photo of existing home and at right the approved render, the entrance to the home was quite basic so adding in some spice through design was the motive. Through some plywood, cnc cut motifs, planters and green wall. The look changed drastically since every material I named is easily available nearby the project site made transportation fee drastically reduced. which in turn reduced the carbon footprints and construction waste.
Until or unless there's fault in construction, one should consider remodelling as it is the most economical and sustainable choice so far.
The remodelling can vary on the need of the owner and the building as well. We can re-use so many stuff that were already used in the place like some woods etc.
In this case we had to reduce the length of a wall between kitchen and dinning area making the space wider.
As the climate change is not just for the field specialists but for everyone in this world so it doesn't matter from which field or walk of life you belong to, It's crutial that you understand the importance of how remodelling should be done under professional guidance.
Adding in new openings and windows is truly great way to improve the air ventilation. thus making this a vital change.
while remodelling one can stick to any new customised style and thus follow it same in a lower budget than making altogether a new home. Some already planned stuff might feel useless just like longer walls and no decorational ceiling. So , our saviour gypsum is always available for any new style be it on walls or ceiling materials like gypsum works like magic un bothered of the fact that they are on new set of bricks or old.
Using old dinning table if it's in good condition is not a problem as it will be considered a good reuse. sometimes the wood these tables are made from is so strong as it can run stronger for years and years thus what we did here was-
Keeping the structure of table and chair the same we just changes the cushioning and fabric thus bought these old chairs into new bright and beautiful ones on a much economical cost.
Isn't great idea?
The best example on what a reuse might look like is the picture above. we literally collected all the wood which was scrapped out of the home and measured it well and using that we created this little wooden rack for showcasing beautiful collection of art pieces.
We made it compact due to the availability of the wood and thus saved lots and lots on carbon footprint and wastage.
Remodelling gives you the freedom of theme and color selection likewise in this given project we had to bring in different theme of each room and make it much much viable for the occupants as they chose what was fit for them.
NOTE- consider pintrest for your inspiration. Show your designer what you aspire to have at your place this will help the designer in recognising your taste thus when they will bring their plans and renders according to your space then you will be giving less changes as the designer will grasp your initial taste and will work according to it from day thus saving lots of time and energy in discussing again and again regarding the changes.
The main aim of adaptation in hue of context is that making use of space in a manner where multiple purposes are fulfilled.
This use to be a store room previously and purposing the idea of combining the home temple with the study table was the best as it saved space and extra materials.
Most of the people in my region to have a little shrine or temple of their beloved god at home. Since is space was indented for 'mandir' purpose having an extended desk leading to study table with couple of chairs is feasible and sustainable. Also kids will have good vibes while studying and will enjoy a dedicated room in silence which results in less of disturbance.
The last but not the least question that arises weather it's actually feasible or it costs somewhat similar to the new home just without the new bricks and footings.
Many people think this scenario and wonder if it's true. Actually having a new home built up is the best choice but if you already have a strong structure just want some change in style and plan than one must head towards remodelling.
A bitter truth- many people lacks imagination. on this statement one must know that an interior can literally change the whole look of the room and you might not even recognise the room as it was earlier. the planning can always be altered a little here and there using dry walls and the place can look so much amazing just by a luxurious interior. Also when done under professional supervision you save a lot on hazel and extra energy also will get quality of work under sustainable ways.
So, are you in favour of remodelling under sustainable conditions?
