Green Building Success
Most Passive Houses have traditionally relied on industrial materials—concrete, foam insulation , steel—but this comes with high embodied carbon (the emissions associated with producing and transporting materials ). That's where natural , locally sourced materials like hempcrete, rammed earth, and straw bale step in.
Natural Insulation Materials
Different types of insulation are used in the construction of homes to help keep moisture and air out and regulate the interior climate. However, you may wonder if any natural materials can be used as insulation . We researched different types of natural insulation . These are just as effective as fiberglass or insulation made from polymers. […]
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