Off-site construction
- Buildings arrive on site 90% complete, saving waste and expense
- Little disruption to neighbours (the bane of most developments)
- Allows the use of higher quality components than site-built homes
Natural heating and cooling
- No use of fossil fuels
- Lower energy bills
- Solar-powered hot water
Organic food production
Fields, orchards and herb gardens are the traditional ways of cultivating the Moroccan countryside. The only thing Jnane Ylane will add is the efficiency of modern drip irrigation.
Energy-efficient green roofing
All roof terraces will be planted with greenery. As well as being aesthetically pleasing this is a highly efficient form of insulation.
- Protects against the fierce heat of the Marrakech summer
- Cools rooms drastically in summer
- Reduces pollution
