Natural Building- Page 2 of 4
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Rice Husk Siding and Trim Board
A bio-based board product modeled on polymer-husk technology hypes wood-like appearance and PVC-comparable performance, among other qualities
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Things to Consider When Choosing Insulation
With implications on the building envelope, the environment, and installer and homeowner health, R-value is just the beginning
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Compressed Straw Panels for Low-Carbon Building
A builder’s desire to tackle climate change results in proprietary equipment for manufacturing carbon-storing wall and roof panels
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10 Toxic Building Material Ingredients and Recommended Alternatives
A guide for people looking to reduce the level of off-gassing from building products in their homes
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Another Take on the Meaning of Green
Insights from two authors who have turned to centuries-old building techniques and biomimicry principles to inform resilient design
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Choosing Sustainable Building Materials
Free software from the National Institute of Standards and Technology is designed for specifying green products
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The BS* + Beer Show: The Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech, a Living Building Challenge Case Study
Take a virtual tour of the country's greenest classroom building
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The BS* + Beer Show: Designing a High-Performance House With the Pretty Good House Approach
A considered look at the criteria and process behind the PGH
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Building for a Benchmark
Turning challenges into opportunities, TC Legend Homes secures Built Green certification for this new build in Seattle.
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The BS* + Beer Show: Siding Options With Sustainability in Mind
Architects Phil Kaplan and Chris Briley point us in the direction of siding materials suitable for green-building projects
