From natural building materials to the high-tech, browse through these pages to discover a variety of materials used in green building as alternatives to conventional materials.
Without a solid roof over our heads a house is not worth much. Maintaining and replacing your roof is a costly job, but it’s well worth the price. And when pricing roof replacement, choosing the right material is a big […]
C-Crete Technologies has developed the world’s first basalt-based concrete – it is cement-free and it is on par with conventional concrete in terms of cost and performance. Their product uses the non-carbonate rock basalt instead of Portland cement. Instead of the
Solar energy’s comforting power has been recognized since the days of the Neanderthals settling down in a sunny spot inside their cave and resting their backs against a rock that had been warmed by the sun. In recent years, both
It took about two thousand years to discover how the Romans and Greeks built seemingly indestructible, unreinforced cement structures that could magically repair themselves. A collaboration of scientists from Switzerland, Italy, and the U.S. recently discovered some fascinating elements of
Research and Markets just released the Green Building Materials Strategic Business Report. The report states that in 2023, the global market for green building materials is estimated at $436.9 billion and that number is predicted to grow at a CAGR
A very attractive quality of solar roof shingles is that they both protect the home and provide it with power, hinting at a “two-for-the-price-of-one” bargain. Solar shingles are a form of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV for short). They’re attractive and
Like a lot of decisions related to your home, purchasing a quality driveway gate will cost you more but will also last longer so you don’t have to replace it as often. Quality often correlates to a more sustainable product
Finding the right kind of wall finish can make your head spin when you consider all the highly toxic VOC-containing paints out there. If you’re looking for a green and clean interior wall finish, then stick around. We’re going to
When renovating there are a lot of instances where you might want to attach wood to drywall, such as attaching baseboards or crown moulding to your walls. To get your job done properly you need to find the right kind
The worldwide market for green building materials is calculated at USD $475.23 billion in 2024. That number is expected to climb to USD $1.35 trillion by 2033, representing an annual increase of 12 percent, according to a recent report by
