Comments on: GREEN BUILDING 101: Materials & Resources, Part II http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/green-building-101-materials-resources-part-ii/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:06:50 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: diamondhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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: cassb1http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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: abdulrahmanhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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: Jasonhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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: flohttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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 HOUSINGhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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: hannahhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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 Qualityhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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: Christinehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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 IIhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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: Sterlinghttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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 Brewerhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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: fredhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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 cuesgreat ! 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 Vrancheshttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/26/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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