construction

Fungus on your Farmhouse

It appears we will soon have another (low-cost) choice in selecting sustainable building materials for insulating buildings, beyond strawbale and cellulose. Two RPI graduates recently developed a mushroom-based insulation panel with an R-value of 2.9/inch.

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Building Green

Philip of Green Options posted two articles with good advice on how to find the right person to help you build a "green" home. The important things to consider are not whether someone has green credentials, but their willingness to work with you in intelligently designing an efficient home. Here is Part 1 and Part 2.