Whether it is best to use bamboo vs. steel as concrete reinforcement or other building applications that rely on high tensile strength is an interesting debate. In this article, we examine the details, including the arguments for and against.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends 7 Components of Green Building. In this article, we explain what they are and how you can use them. Click here to learn more.
Recycled building materials are a great way to save money and reduce your impact on the environment simultaneously. But which materials are most commonly recycled, and how is this done? We find out.
With global temperatures continuing to rise because of global warming, the construction industry must use the lowest carbon footprint building materials available. We look into the carbon footprints of 5 common building materials.
Sustainable construction methods are becoming more mainstream as construction firms and their clients look to minimize their carbon footprints and other environmental impacts. We highlight ten of the top sustainable building methods you can use today.
The demand for non-toxic sustainable building materials is growing, thanks to greater awareness of environmental, health, and well-being issues. We give a rundown of the top 10 non-toxic, sustainable building materials on the market today.
With the construction industry accounting for 38% of carbon emissions worldwide, sustainable bamboo construction methods are being proposed to improve sustainability in the construction industry. But what is sustainable bamboo construction, and should you be doing it?
Plywood is made from sheets of hardwood or softwood that are layers and glued together. But did you know you can buy plywood made from bamboo fibers? In this article, we give you a rundown of the 10 best bamboo plywood companies to buy from.
The debate over whether you should use bamboo vs. regular lumber can get heated sometimes. The bamboo fans claim greater sustainability, whereas regular lumber aficionados say sustainably-managed forests are more eco-friendly. But who’s right? We tell all in this article.
The need for greater sustainability in the construction sector is clear and one way to drive this is through the use of more sustainable materials. But what are sustainable materials, and how can you know for sure they are as sustainable as the marketing claims? We tell all in this article.