Natural Building

APRIL 30, 2022

These materials sequester atmospheric carbon within the structure, safely locking it in for the life cycle of the building, which could be 100 years or more. She brought 20 years of experience traveling in natural building circles and supporting Builders Without Borders. She studied Chris Magwood’s book on building straw panels.

Foundation 40

Foundation Life Cycle Materials Sustainability 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. That said, major cultural change must occur in order to make significant progress.

BIM 45

BIM Conference Education CAD 45

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. That said, major cultural change must occur in order to make significant progress.

BIM 40

BIM Conference Education CAD 40

Natural Building

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Richard traveled to the Green School in Bali to take part in a two-week introductory bamboo training course. He learned about the unique perennial growing characteristics of the bamboo, producing useable timber year-in, year-out over the 50 to 100-year life cycle. The total construction cost, including foundations is US$4000.

Life Cycle 92

Life Cycle Concrete Sustainability Green 92