Bamboo has been used as a building material for centuries, from scaffolding to bridges to homes. Typically, bamboo is used … More
Tag: sustainability
Breathing Bricks?
Bricks have been used in the construction of buildings for thousands of years. They are an accessible, practical, resilient, and … More
Desert sand, instead of river or coastal sand
Sand is fundamental to produce concrete – the 2nd most consumed substance on Earth. Estimated 25 billion of sand and … More
These Mushrooms Really ARE Magic
One of the major reasons that there may be push back against biofuels made from food crops is the competition … More
Enhanced Wood, Stronger Than Steel
Types of wood like oak, maple, and blackwood are known for their durability; the latter having reputation for being almost … More
Can Vetiver Roots Be our AC’s/walls?
So back in 2017 I visited my family in India, and commonly saw these “hay” curtains everywhere, I asked my … More
Concrete
The single building material most ubiquitous in today’s built environment is undoubtedly Portland cement concrete. Since the discovery of the … More