Natural Building- Page 3 of 4
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Rammed Earth: Creating a 500-Year House
A design/build team demonstrates the durability of an ancient material
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The BS* + Beer Show: All About Advanced Framing
When we use less lumber in our walls we are not only saving a resource, and some money, we're creating more space for insulation
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A Wood-Centric Build
Cross-laminated timber and wood-fiber insulation combine for a super-tight envelope capped with an integrated-tile solar roof
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The BS* + Beer Show: How to Build a Pretty Good House
An introduction and case studies of the ever-evolving effort to build more healthy, efficient, comfortable, durable, climate-friendly, and climate-appropriate homes without a cumbersome or rigid standard. Phew!
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The BS* + Beer Show: The Benefits of Bio-Based Building Materials
How to design, build, and remodel, with carbon negative materials
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Building a Spiral Stair
A site-built spiral staircase saves valuable floor area, but poses some construction challenges
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Introducing the BS* + Beer Show
GBA is partnering with hosts Michael Maines, Emily Mottram, and Travis Brungardt to produce weekly panel discussions on *building science and other high-performance building topics. The first episode on indoor air quality in live here.
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A Discussion of the Living Building Challenge Certification Program
Phil and Chris talk about a certification program that aims to transform the marketplace, with all its joys and challenges
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Flatrock Passive: Thoughts on a Winter Greenhouse
An earth-bermed greenhouse will extend the growing season and provide more fresh food
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Insulating Low-Slope Residential Roofs
Unless you’re careful, your low-slope roof can end up with damp sheathing