Concrete
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Buy Clean: A First Step in Low-Carbon Standards
The White House initiative will make low-carbon building materials more common and less expensive
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Four Ways to Clean Up Concrete
Tiny algae could help fix concrete's dirtly little climate secret
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Comparing Wood and ICF Construction
Are insulating concrete forms competitive in cost with wood-frame construction?
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Carbon Capture and Storage: Real Solution or Band-Aid?
Long discussed but rarely used, carbon capture and storage projects are on the rise globally
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New State Laws Would Lower Climate Impact of Concrete
Pending legislation in New York and New Jersey would give low-carbon concrete an edge
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The BS* + Beer Show: The Science of Concrete
Three experts provide a solid overview of this deeply nuanced topic
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A Closer Look at Concrete
Too dangerous to keep using, too useful to omit altogether
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The BS* + Beer Show: Making Concrete More Sustainable
Is it possible to take the carbon sting out of concrete as we know it, or is it up to green builders to find substitutes?
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Concrete-Free Slabs
The benefits and detailing of slab assemblies that eliminate concrete
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Minimizing Concrete in a Slab-on-Grade Home
Whether your goal is to cut construction costs, minimize environmental impact, or both, there are practical ways to build a home with less concrete