Earthkind Consultants

ALTERNATIVE  BUILDING  TECHNOLOGY  (ABT)

The pressure on the human race to implement "Green" technologies has now filtered thru to the application and composition of construction methods and materials in combination with Passive Design Principals and Bioclimatic Strategies. Our network of Alternative Building Technology (ABT) suppliers and installers also gives us the ability to overlay ABT requirements onto any concept or idea and we can also provide 'turnkey' solutions to sort the required developmental need.

Main Structure: Light Steel Framing (LSF)

0.5mm / 0.8mm / 1mm ISQ550 Galvanized Sheet Metal roll-formed to design requirements and assembled in factory for easy transportation and erection on site. To SANS 517 specifications

Cladding Option: External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS)

ETICS consist of an insulating core, like polystyrene / glass wool, and the necessary components for fixing and decoration applied onto the steel frame structure as the perfect solution for saving energy, improving building climate and essentially saving costs. Ideal for existing building façade renovations or in-fill panels.

ABT  FACTS

BENEFITS:

  • Proven Technology (World Wide)
  • Consistent Quality
  • Rapid Construction (Cost Effective)
  • Easy Assembly (Unskilled Labour)
  • Low Maintenance
  • Design Flexibility
  • High Tec
  • 10-15% more cost effective (compared to conventional brick & mortar)
ENERGY FACTS:

  • 25% warmer in winter (compared to conventional brick & mortar)
  • 15% cooler in summer (compared to conventional brick & mortar)
  • 40% better sound transfer (compared to conventional brick & mortar)
  • Easily combines with passive design principals and Bioclimatic Strategies
  • Energy efficient
  • Low Environmental Impact
LOCAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS & COUNCILS RECOGNITION:

  • South African National Standards (SANS 517)
  • South African Light Steel Frame Building Association (SASFA)
  • National Home Building Regulation Council (NHBRC)
  • South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
  • Green Building Council of South Africa
  • ...and many more