Eco-friendly homes / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

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Wall assemblies - new construction

Hempcrete Walls: a Homeowner's and Pro's Guide

...homes or buildings that were not constructed with airtightness in mind. 3.0 ACH50: This is the minimum standard for new buildings in many North American building codes. It is a baseline for modern construction. 1.5 ACH50: This is the standard for Energy Star homes. It represents a good level of airtightness. 0.6 ACH50:...

Wall assemblies - new construction

Rammed Earth Homes: A Sustainable and Beautiful Wall Assembly

...homes and more eco-friendly building practices, aided by modern technology. Pneumatic tampers and sophisticated formwork systems have made the construction process more efficient, precise, and affordable. Benefits of rammed earth construction Rammed earth offers a compelling array of benefits for homeowners and profess...

How Waterjet Technology is Shaping Greener Home Construction
Concept and design

How waterjet cutting technology is advancing sustainable home construction

...Eco-Friendly Home Building What sustainable materials can be cut using waterjet technology? One of the biggest reasons waterjet cutting is being embraced in green construction is its broad material compatibility. It supports both conventional and eco-friendly materials without sacrificing precision or damaging the wor...