Climate crisis / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Future proof your home by preparing and building to for climate change
Planning and Design

Homes built for climate disruptions - a primer for home owners and buyers

...climate geeks might ask if this warmer-than-average weather is caused by climate change. In fact, weather is not climate. Weather is what happens day-to-day, whereas climate trends are long-term patterns based on historical records over large regions. I would be full of hot air if I told you that one early heat wave in...

Low Carbon Concrete - Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Eco Homes
Concrete and masonry

Low-carbon concrete by CarbonCure Canada - lowering the carbon footprint of buildings

...climate change, as it prevents the release of carbon into the atmosphere. Currently the only real carbon storage option in green building materials comes from natural building products such as strawbales, wood for framing, cellulose insulation, hemp insulation, insulated wood fiberboard panels, MDF panels made from ric...