How can the construction industry be greener?

Thinking about the environment from the design stage

While it's important to insulate buildings efficiently, have environmentally friendly lighting or use natural cooling methods, we need to think about our environment from the design stage. In ecological terms, sustainable architecture should mean protecting natural resources, reducing carbon emissions as much as possible and using locally produced, environmentally friendly building materials.

The impact of a building on the environment is influenced not only by the way it is built and the building materials used, but also, of course, by how it is used. This is where proper insulation of facades and roofs, the choice of windows and doors, a modern heating system and the use of renewable energy become important.

All of this requires thorough, well-thought-out planning, where every little detail is in perfect harmony with each other. Sustainable architecture is not only beneficial for the environment. It is a profitable investment with lower maintenance and operating costs and a higher market value.

Terrán is becoming even greener

Terrán has taken a decisive step towards environmental awareness by embarking on solar panel innovation. The Generon solar roof system harnesses solar energy through a unique solution. Each tile functions as a solar panel, and thanks to its design, it blends perfectly into the roof’s surface. The Generon does not overheat even in a heatwave and is extremely resistant to the elements. Even in cloudy weather, it is capable of operating at an efficiency of between 50 and 90 per cent.

The more than 100-year-old group of companies is committed to sustainability and minimising its ecological footprint, which is not only reflected in the Generon solar roof system.

To ensure environmentally friendly production processes and operations, a solar farm at the company's Bóly site provides the entire electricity supply for the tile plant. In Pécs and Kunszentmiklós, the installation of renewable energy sources is now in the final stages of implementation, demonstrating Terrán's commitment to green thinking and protecting the planet.