You may have heard that eating more fiber is a great way to improve your health, but did you know that constructing buildings with a lot of fiber can be good for our planet’s health? According to a new report, high fiber buildings are beneficial for the environment because they significantly reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that is a byproduct of our current construction methods and materials. High fiber materials include wood and straw.
Why we should start constructing more buildings with high fiber materials
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