Alternative building materials

Papercrete is concrete made with paper. It's inexpensive, sturdy, lightweight, insulating, and better than bricks. Here's how to make it.

Hempcrete, a material made from the versatile hemp plant, presents a new approach to building sustainable constructions.

Dive into 'What Components Are Adobe Bricks Made Of?' in our enlightening discussion. While our ancestors used clay and straw to form adobe bricks, modern versions consist of a blend of clay, sand, straw, and emulsified asphalt. Each ingredient plays a pivotal role in ensuring the lifespan and functionality of this time-tested building material. Join us for a deep dive into the heart of adobe brick composition.

Learn 18 of the best sustainable building materials for constructing eco-friendly homes. Visit Green Builder Media for more tips and tricks.

Insulation in the built environment has been undervalued for too long. Fortunately, that's changing. Indoor air quality is becoming a priority for a vastly expanding segment of the consumer base; with this growing focus on healthier spaces, more building and construction professionals are opting to incorporate sustainable, "high performance" materials into their projects.

Faswall looks like cement, but cuts almost like wood. No special tools are required to cut or fasten to these sustainably made ICF blocks.

Alternative Building Material - using Metal Roof for Siding...

Imagine building your dream home with a material that's not only eco-friendly but also provides superior insulation, longevity, and comfort. Enter hempcrete, an amazing building material that’s making waves in sustainable construction. If you've never heard of hempcrete, you're in for a treat! This guide will introduce you to the benefits of using hempcrete for your new home or renovation/addition and why it’s worth considering.

"Hempcrete is the eco-friendly building material of the future". If you’ve been following for a while, you’ve probably heard or read something of the likes.

Have you ever thought about building a cob house? An eco friendly, cost effective cob house could be your perfect home! Let us tell you how.