Plywood: The Green Building Material Of The Future?
Plywood is cheaper, more durable & more flexible than solid wood, making it a useful for construction & furniture-making applications.
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Embodied Carbon = 10% Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions!
Buildings account for 39 percent of annual global carbon emissions — a quarter of these emissions are the result of embodied carbon.
How Housing Materials Impact The Environment
We look at three housing materials that harm the environment — and three more sustainable alternatives to help you build/renovate greener.
Manufactured Homes: Greener Than Traditional Houses?
Manufactured homes can be greener than traditional houses if they are designed and built that way — but this may be the exception.
7 Ways The Construction Industry Needs To Move Toward Sustainability
Sustainable construction goes beyond building eco-friendly buildings; it takes sustainable practices throughout the entire process.
Sustainability From A Construction Standpoint
There’s a lot we can do day-to-day to mitigate climate change, but changing how we build buildings could have a much bigger impact overall.
Why Green Building Is Just Good Business Sense
Experts anticipate the green building market to be among the fastest-growing sectors worldwide in the coming years.
Sustainable Trends In Home Renovation & Design
When completing a home renovation, it’s important to consider the type of materials that are going into your home and making sure they are locally sourced.
My Eco-Friendly Home
Going for green structural materials and finishes and energy-efficient appliances gets you well on your way to creating a truly eco-friendly home.
Why Businesses Should Embrace Sustainable Development
Just because people want to avert a climate catastrophe doesn’t mean all businesses also are willing to make changes for the better regarding sustainability and reducing their carbon footprints.