Natural Building
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Salvaging Traditional Homes
Thanks to an international effort to preserve traditional Japanese homes called kominka, an old timber frame is rebuilt in Oregon
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The Importance of Regenerative Building Materials
A new report from the Living Future Institute highlights systems thinking and radical collaboration from the building community
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Working With Linseed Oil Paint
Learn the ins and outs of how to mix and apply this centuries-old painting medium
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Low-Carbon Pozzolanic Cement
Eco Material Technologies produces a substitute for Portland cement that is being used to rebuild swaths of America’s dated infrastructure
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Residential Rainwater Harvesting
Collecting rainwater is simple in concept but there are multiple considerations when installing a residential water-storage tank
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Resurrecting Linseed Oil Paint
This centuries-old paint is regaining popularity after being all but extinct. Zero VOCs, vapor permeability, maintainability, and longevity are among its attributes.
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A New Book for Cob Builders
This new book assembles a huge amount of valuable technical information on cob walls
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For Healthy Interiors: Avoid These Ingredients
A rundown of building products whose chemical compositions can jeopardize a healthy home environment
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Integration of Three Wood-Based Products
Pre-fab CLT panels, wood fiber insulation, and heat-treated ash siding combine for a high-performance building enclosure
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A Fresh Look at Regenerative Building Materials
The International Living Future Institute publishes a new book highlighting the healthy materials movement
