Green Building Materials

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.

Close up of roof and windows - types of sustainable roofing materials explained

Types of Sustainable Roofing Materials Explained

Even though living roofs (aka green roofs) are what most people think of when asked about sustainable roofing materials, it’s not the best option for existing buildings and homes because of weight limitations on roofs and the resulting high cost […]

Sheep in field - best insulation choices for green building

Best Insulation Choices for Green Building

Quality insulation is a cornerstone of an energy efficient building. It improves thermal performance, reducing energy consumption and wasted resources. In doing so, insulation makes a building greener not just at the time of its completion, but over the course

Round rock on stone wall with moss - green building guide to sustainable materials

Green Building Guide To Sustainable Materials

Our green building materials guide offers an introduction to choosing and using materials more sustainably in your building and renovation projects. If you’re interested in learning about your options when it comes to sustainable materials, or in how to evaluate

Top view of paint cans - hacks for eco-friendly painting

Hacks for Eco-Friendly Painting

Paint is the one thing that all residential and commercial buildings need. That means that going green on paint is making a great contribution towards environmental conservation. Purchasing natural paint keeps your indoor environment clean and ensures your health is