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- Ultra-rugged, off-grid motorhome is built to go just about anywhere Sat, 11 May 19, 5:30amThe bulky BUMO RV might not be the sleekest ride on the market, but its robust design is built to be one of the toughest. Built by a family-owned German company, the all-terrain tiny home is made out of natural materials...
- Baux unveils sustainable acoustic panels made out of chemical-free pulp Sat, 23 Feb 19, 8:30amAcoustic products manufacturer Baux has just unveiled a truly innovative design for some stylish, plant-based acoustic panels. Made out of chemical-free pulp material sourced from sustainably harvested Swedish pine and fir...
- 7 eco-friendly insulation alternatives for a green home Sat, 5 Jan 19, 2:30amInsulation is an important part of any home. Not only does it retain heat during the winter by restricting air flow, but it also reduces the cost of heating and cooling throughout the year. For more than a century, most new...
- New nanowood insulation is more environmentally friendly than Styrofoam Wed, 14 Mar 18, 11:23pmScientists have created a new insulating material from wood that bests Styrofoam: it's "stronger and much more environmentally friendly," according to the University of Maryland (UMD)...
- Amazing new biodegradable insulation only burns after one hour of fire exposure Wed, 28 Feb 18, 9:47amChilean company Rootman has developed a new 100 percent natural insulation that is remarkably resistant to flames. Rootman's product, Thermoroot, absorbs sound and provides optimal thermal performance — and, according to...
- Amazing new biodegradable insulation only burns after one-hour of fire exposure Tue, 27 Feb 18, 10:43pm100 percent natural insulation from Chilean company Rootman is also resistant to flames, according to ArchDaily. Rootman's product, Thermoroot, absorbs sound and provides optimal thermal performance — and, according to...
- Hemp-based insulation makes a comeback in Belgium Thu, 29 Oct 15, 1:58amBelgium-based architectural firm, Martens Van Caimere Architecten, has renovated a local home with a sustainable hemp-based insulation, refered to as hempcrete...
- GREEN BUILDING 101: Energy & Atmosphere – Keeping Cool and Staying Warm Sat, 7 Mar 15, 5:40amThe very root of what makes a home green is how effectively it responds to its surrounding environment. You could say that this has defined the primary material pursuit of mankind for all time – building better shelters...
- INFOGRAPHIC: Meet the Ultra-Efficient Homes of the Future Wed, 19 Nov 14, 7:30amResources are dwindling, prices are rising, and energy efficiency has never been more important. Commercial buildings have long been designed with conservation in mind: Taiwan's national stadium is covered almost entirely...
- INFOGRAPHIC: Build Your Green Dream Home With These Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Conventional Building Materials Fri, 14 Nov 14, 2:30amGiven the chance, building a green home seems like a no-brainer. While green homes may cost three to five-percent more than conventional buildings to construct, that investment pays for itself in the long run in 30 to 50-percent...
- US Passive House Conference Showcases Loads Of Green Building Goodies Sat, 20 Oct 12, 2:20amRead the rest of US Passive House Conference Showcases Loads Of Green Building Goodies Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "energy efficiency", air sealing, ERV, green insulation, HRV, passive house,...