Green Materials

Posted on
Foam-Glass Aggregate

This lightweight gravel has an insulating value of R-1.7 per compacted inch. More

Posted on
Words Matter: A Refreshing Take on Green Speak

How we describe what we build can promote greenwashing, and runs rampant in all... More

Posted on
Exploring Alternative Insulation Options

If your clients are as concerned with embodied energy and toxicity as they are... More

Could Concrete Cure the Climate?

Concrete absorbs carbon dioxide, studies say—and over time, concrete could be a key factor in stabilizing the Earth's climate. More

Posted on
Real-World Flashing Tape Tests Find a Clear Winner

The durability of many building assemblies relies on the longevity of... More

Posted on
Do Shipping Containers Make Sense as Housing?

Hammer & Hand explores the popular but ill-fated trend of repurposing shipping... More

Posted on
Trespa Introduces Pura NFC Alternative Siding

Natural fibers and thermosetting resins make up 70% of this new material More

Posted on
TruGrain Creates Tropical Wood Looks with Ecofriendly Ingredients

Rice husks are at the foundation of this wood-free building material More

Posted on
The Green Police Introduce Water Fence

Water conservation is a focal point of sustainable building today. In this segment... More

Posted on
NativeStone Sinks Offer Beauty with Heft

Formed from modified concrete, Native Trail’s new line of kitchen and bath sinks... More

RSS
Close X