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How wood became the hottest, most sustainable building material

January 20, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Architects, builders, and sustainability advocates are all abuzz over a new building material they say could substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the building sector, slash the waste, pollution, and costs associated with construction, and create a more … [Read more...] about How wood became the hottest, most sustainable building material

Cement is a huge polluter. Here’s how the industry is tackling the problem

March 26, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

While cement is incredibly versatile, the relatively cheap building material comes with a huge downside: it’s a massive greenhouse gas emitter. In fact, it’s responsible for about 8 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. If the cement industry were a country, it would … [Read more...] about Cement is a huge polluter. Here’s how the industry is tackling the problem

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