...MasonryUnits, or Cinder Blocks) – and for all manner of construction basics – which we’ve come to depend on for almost every element of our urban landscape. Th...
...masonryunits (commonly known as concrete blocks or CMU). Pilot projects using Prometheus Materials carbon zero CMUmasonryunit blocks are currently underway. ...
A while back Ecohome was pleased to find and report on some upcoming technologies that were producing Low-carbon and carbon-neutral concrete . Buildings accoun...
Due to the significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions that come with the production of Portland cement, Ecohome has long promoted alternatives to concrete ...
Most people, certainly those reading here on our site, would no doubt prefer to see old lumber re-employed than sent to a landfill, but staying on a constructi...
So what is product Greenwashing? Greenwashing eh? Heard the one about the "Natural Insulation" rigid board product that is full of plastic and hazardous wast...
Google just announced that effective immediately, the Google Maps app will feature the most eco-friendly routes for iOS and Android users in the U.S. and it wi...
Reflective paint keeps buildings cool & lowers AC bills Studies show that a recently-developed reflective paint can help keep buildings cool by reducing the ...
World Green Building Week (23 – 29 September 2019) is an annual campaign that motivates and empowers us all to deliver greener buildings - something that EcoHo...
The Canadian Green Building Awards are open to anyone who thinks they have a contender. No certification is needed, all homes are judged based on their merits ...
The Gulf Islands off Vancouver BC are awesome, as is the excitement of taking a float-plane flight to get to hidden destinations, including off-grid gems like ...
