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Green Steel

Natural Building

According to Orin Hardy, founder of bamboo training course Bamboo U, “There was a time when nobody would want to be seen to live in a bamboo house.” You can read the original article at www.ipsnews.net. The post Green Steel appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Indoor Marijuana Growing Accounts for Over 1% of all Electric Consumption in the U.S.

Green Building Law Update

In 2015, when vaping is out and Marley Natural Weed is in, the largely unrecognized and surging use of electricity associated with marijuana must be considered. Indoor marijuana growing operations accounted for over 1% of all electric consumption in the U.S.,

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The future of sustainable and affordable housing

Lets Build

Global warming is one of the main reasons why sustainable housing is ideal for future construction. Today in many countries there is a lack of housing while population growth is increasing and poverty is found all over the world. Electricity bills will go down as less energy will be needed to warm or cool you home.

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The 100 Mile House in British Columbia

Natural Building

This is the 100-mile house! She has been working in the field of conservation for 40 years through her work as a lecturer at the University of Victoria, as the author of several books, and with over 500 published articles on environmental issues. Have you heard of the 100-mile diet? You can watch this video at www.youtube.com.

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Modern Rammed Earth Home in San Antonio, Texas

Natural Building

Rammed earth is an ancient building technique that’s had a resurgence with many green builders. During her five years living in the original home, she’d always wanted to shave money off her electrical bill. The house is cooled efficiently with mini splits in the dining and living area, and in the master bedroom.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. The New York Times recently featured the construction recruiting struggle in its article: A New Recruitment Tool for Construction: The Joystick.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Green Electrical.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Super-Insulated Houses. Green Guidelines and Certification for your Home. Green Electrical Contracting. Much of this activity will be related to electrical work.

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