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Using less Steel

Using less steel – Replacing steel I-beams In previous blogs we’ve discussed the how unsustainable concrete and steel are; both release huge amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere – indeed they are two of the most polluting industries in existence. In previous blog post, we’ve looked at a couple of ways that we can significantly…
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Using less concrete

The last couple of weeks, we’ve discussed the hidden cost of traditional building practices, specifically looking at unstainable concrete and steel. Both materials emit huge amounts of carbon dioxide during the production process. If we care about being green and sustainable, we must think about using less concrete and steel. During the previous blog, we…
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Hidden Costs of Traditional Home Construction

This week, we are starting a series of blogs exploring the many hidden costs of traditional building construction. In this first post, let’s look at energy efficiency. Thermal cameras show heat loss Using an infrared camera (also known as thermal imaging camera), it’s easy to see the heat lost through a building’s walls and roof.…
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ICF Construction vs ICCF Construction

You may have heard of ICF construction, but don’t really know what it is. But what is ICCF construction – is it the same or different than ICF? Let’s define the terms, then we can compare the two technologies. ICF construction First ICF, the acronym stands for Insulated Concrete Form and builders around the country…
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