Sustainable / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...sustainable construction below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Removing spray foam insulation from homes, dangerous and expensive Which rigid foam insulation panels to use where - Polyiso v EPS v Styrofoam and alternatives Is spray foam insulation toxic and is it a good idea in homes? How to disp...

...sustainable solution without the associated difficulties in removal and disposal. The broader implications for sustainable building practices The issues surrounding spray foam insulation highlight the importance of considering the full lifecycle of building materials when making decisions about construction and renovat...

...sustainable lumber and wood products via their FSC wood certification labels.  Their goal is to protect natural resources by promoting environmentally sustainable, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world’s forests, from which the majority of our lumber and wood products are sourced, with th...

...sustainable and resilient green building techniques here :  Changing homes in a changing climate Why green homes are best for climate extremes Why we need to build green homes that withstand climate change events Tips for successfully building affordable eco homes Resilient design features for sustainable new...

...sustainable and efficient homes. This architect-designed, contemporary and eco-friendly kit house not only feels spacious, bright and inviting, it has an extremely low carbon footprint.  The design philosophy started with an underlying focus on creating a low-carbon housing option from cradle-to-grave in both its relat...

...sustainable construction...  Find more pages about sustainable and resilient green building techniques here :  Off grid and Zero Energy homes Future-proof building techniques for a changing climate Resilient design features for new home construction Find more about green home construction in the Ecohome Green B...

...sustainable construction practices and workforce shortages, are several drivers of wider use of prefab and modular kit buildings. This is driven by technology – such as building information modeling (BIM) assisted by carbon footprint modelling information tools – which is enabling increased adoption of prefabrication. ...

...sustainable home build - and make all the difference on keeping the project on time and on budget. 5. Sustainable home building organization To get out of the gate well-organized, an important step to building your perfect new home is to create a detailed spreadsheet that you gradually fill in through the extensive sus...

...sustainable construction trends for 2025 There are always new green building products coming out that lead to more efficient, more durable or more eco-friendly homes. But most of what grabbed our attention this past year, and the things that we will see through 2025, are perhaps best described as sustainable constructi...

...sustainable green building in the Ecohome Building Guide and in these pages :  Buyers guid to choosing the right wood burning stove or fireplace  Rocket stoves- a DIY alternative to wood burning masonry heaters Home fire safety for homes - prevention, design, material choice and escape plans DIY guide to build ...

WA paves the way for tiny home eco-villages: Tiny houses, also colloquially referred to as tiny homes, are both an increasingly attractive and affordable housing option as well as a trending alternative lifestyle choice across North America and Canada as people realize that “quality of life” doesn’t depend on surroundi...