6. Structural systems - choose your system early in the design process

All construction systems can be adapted to meet good levels of energy efficiency, but some lend themselves more immediately to hitting the highest standards. Ecomerchant support a fabric first approach to building where the Getting the choice right early on is critical, the most popular systems amongst our customers are:

Timber frame
Insulated concrete formwork (ICF)
Monolithic - clay blocks
Brick and block.
Block and block