Comments on: GREEN BUILDING 101: Materials & Resources, Part II http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Tue, 21 May 2013 14:17:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: willatcgr http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-316994 willatcgr Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:51:18 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-316994 Speaking of composite decking - some manufacturers are EPA Greenscapes certified. It's important to do your research on so-called "green" home improvement companies. Here are some more resources for care and maintenance for composite decking (applies to all brands) - http://www.fiberondecking.com/products/decking Speaking of composite decking – some manufacturers are EPA Greenscapes certified. It’s important to do your research on so-called “green” home improvement companies.

Here are some more resources for care and maintenance for composite decking (applies to all brands) – http://www.fiberondecking.com/products/decking

]]> By: reclaimed wood http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-279613 reclaimed wood Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:42:16 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-279613 Viridian reclaimed wood products www.viridianwood.com is another smart choice for FSC certified wood products. They produce reclaimed flooring, panleing, tables and veneers. All of the wood they use is salvaged from old shipping crates from overseas. The reclaimed wood is gorgeous! Viridian reclaimed wood products http://www.viridianwood.com is another smart choice for FSC certified wood products. They produce reclaimed flooring, panleing, tables and veneers. All of the wood they use is salvaged from old shipping crates from overseas. The reclaimed wood is gorgeous!

]]> By: diamond http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-171716 diamond Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:56:45 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-171716 what eco/human friendly cushioning materials are available to use in the manufacture of cushion foam for sofas, lounges chairs etc? what eco/human friendly cushioning materials are available to use in the manufacture of cushion foam for sofas, lounges chairs etc?

]]> By: cassb1 http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-99167 cassb1 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:35:05 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-99167 All Weather Decks carries a full line composite decking materials for the best choice in eco-friendly outdoor enjoyment! Read all about them at: http://www.allweatherdecks.net All Weather Decks carries a full line composite decking materials for the best choice in eco-friendly outdoor enjoyment! Read all about them at: http://www.allweatherdecks.net

]]> By: abdulrahman http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-79154 abdulrahman Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:31:07 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-79154 i need your catalogue i need your catalogue

]]> By: Jason http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-72606 Jason Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:28:21 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-72606 Sealwize of Kansas City offers environmentally friendly zero volatile organic compound sealants for exterior wood and concrete driveways that come with a 30-year warranty. All Sealwize of Kansas City products are solvent free, water-based, odorless, non-flammable, harmless to the environment and people, and fire retarding. Additional information is available at http://www.sealwizekc.com. There are other Sealwize distributors/applicators across the country. Sealwize of Kansas City offers environmentally friendly zero volatile organic compound sealants for exterior wood and concrete driveways that come with a 30-year warranty. All Sealwize of Kansas City products are solvent free, water-based, odorless, non-flammable, harmless to the environment and people, and fire retarding. Additional information is available at http://www.sealwizekc.com. There are other Sealwize distributors/applicators across the country.

]]> By: flo http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-49180 flo Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:12:37 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-49180 Hi What a blessing your website is! We are in the process of moving back to NC, I am an NCSU grad '72 and always promised myself I would retire here. But my allergies are many and I hope to combat them by builin g green. We want to build an extreem garage/house metal building which I designed with add on possibilities. I need to pick materials NOW! Economical would be great and we would be willing to work with builders and suppliers needing the exposure . All advise is welcome! Thanks! God Bless you. E. Vale Hi
What a blessing your website is! We are in the process of moving back to NC, I am an NCSU grad ’72 and always promised myself I would retire here. But my allergies are many and I hope to combat them by builin g green. We want to build an extreem garage/house metal building which I designed with add on possibilities. I need to pick materials NOW! Economical would be great and we would be willing to work with builders and suppliers needing the exposure . All advise is welcome!
Thanks!
God Bless you.
E. Vale

]]> By: Inhabitat » Blog Archive » COMPETITION: HOW TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4847 Inhabitat » Blog Archive » COMPETITION: HOW TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:01:43 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-4847 [...] You can view all of the competition entries on the Changemakers site, and even “review” the ideas as they come in. To date, a proposal from a Canadian team to build low-cost housing using waste wheat straw is particularly apropos, as we recently mentioned waste straw as a sustainable material in Part 2 of Green Building 101. [...] [...] You can view all of the competition entries on the Changemakers site, and even “review” the ideas as they come in. To date, a proposal from a Canadian team to build low-cost housing using waste wheat straw is particularly apropos, as we recently mentioned waste straw as a sustainable material in Part 2 of Green Building 101. [...]

]]> By: hannah http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4432 hannah Fri, 04 Aug 2006 12:23:03 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-4432 what is the most green option for cleaning indoor air if you live in a humid environment (so can't really open windows) ?...thanks, hannah what is the most green option for cleaning indoor air if you live in a humid environment (so can’t really open windows) ?…thanks, hannah

]]> By: Inhabitat » Blog Archive » GREEN BUILDING 101: Indoor Environmental Quality http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4377 Inhabitat » Blog Archive » GREEN BUILDING 101: Indoor Environmental Quality Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:42:19 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-4377 [...] A smart designer will specify paints, adhesives, sealants, furniture, wood sealants and other products with a low or no VOC content to help ensure the health of the occupants. Last week’s Green Building 101 segment provided myriad examples of materials and resources to help create a healthy environment. [...] [...] A smart designer will specify paints, adhesives, sealants, furniture, wood sealants and other products with a low or no VOC content to help ensure the health of the occupants. Last week’s Green Building 101 segment provided myriad examples of materials and resources to help create a healthy environment. [...]

]]> By: Christine http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4128 Christine Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:34:46 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-4128 We have been specifying locally grown wood (from managed forests) and I think that is a great alternative to traditional wood and far more sustainable than bamboo carted in from China. We have been specifying locally grown wood (from managed forests) and I think that is a great alternative to traditional wood and far more sustainable than bamboo carted in from China.

]]> By: Lorenzo II http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4116 Lorenzo II Fri, 28 Jul 2006 13:25:03 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-4116 In addition to fly ash and slag as concrete additive, you could also add-in broken glass as part of aggregate admixture (sand & gravel). Glass has a density equivalent to stone. In addition to fly ash and slag as concrete additive, you could also add-in broken glass as part of aggregate admixture (sand & gravel). Glass has a density equivalent to stone.

]]> By: Sterling http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4087 Sterling Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:29:39 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-4087 Many of these components are more important to making a building green than the first things which pop in to many peoples minds (energy and water use). Thanks! Many of these components are more important to making a building green than the first things which pop in to many peoples minds (energy and water use). Thanks!

]]> By: Bill Brewer http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4068 Bill Brewer Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:05:05 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-4068 Another valuable addition to a green home is a built-in central vacuum system. The motor is up to five times more powerful than a conventional vacuum. So it captures more dust, dirt and allergens and completely removes them from the living area. A recent clinical study found that using a central vacuum can improve allergy symptoms 40- to 60 percent. Most green building programs recommend or even require central vacuums, especially in homes with carpet. Another valuable addition to a green home is a built-in central vacuum system. The motor is up to five times more powerful than a conventional vacuum. So it captures more dust, dirt and allergens and completely removes them from the living area.

A recent clinical study found that using a central vacuum can improve allergy symptoms 40- to 60 percent. Most green building programs recommend or even require central vacuums, especially in homes with carpet.

]]> By: fred http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4053 fred Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:00:29 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-4053 this series of green building 101 is very informative. Even though I have studied industrial ecology in the past, this is a nice series to refresh my knowledge... with some good LEED cues great ! this series of green building 101 is very informative. Even though I have studied industrial ecology in the past, this is a nice series to refresh my knowledge… with some good LEED cues

great !

]]> By: Lise Tillman Vranches http://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4051 Lise Tillman Vranches Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:50:10 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/#comment-4051 Very informative for the average consumer, like me! Very informative for the average consumer, like me!

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