Ecofriendly Materials

Eco friendly building
materials or Green building

materials
Ennadhyfy Khaoula
Najim Zakaria
1-What does it mean for something to be
"eco-friendly"?
2-The 7 best eco friendly materials
for building
1-What does it mean for something
to be "eco-friendly"?
Eco-friendly literally means earth-friendly or not harmful to the environment .This term most
commonly refers to products that contribute to green living or practices that help conserve resources
like water and energy. Eco-friendly products also prevent contributions to air, water and land
pollution. You can engage in eco-friendly habits or practices by being more conscious of how you
use resources.
2-The 7 best eco friendly materials for
building
• Recycled Steel
Steel already in existence for structural use in a home. The reclaimed steel from 6
junk cars provides enough recycled steel to build a 2000 square for home. Recycling
saves 75% of the energy costs. Steel is the most recycled material in the world and
recycled steel is used in the manufacture of all new steel.
• Bamboo
Bamboo is increasing in popularity as a building material. Bamboo is
very sustainable since it grows quickly. While trees such as pine and
cedar can be reforested, growing them can take years. Bamboo can be
reforested much more promptly and grows throughout the world.
Bamboo, like true wood, is a natural composite material with a high
strength-to-weight ratio useful for structures. Bamboo has a higher
compressive strength than wood, brick or concrete and a tensile
strength that rivals steel.
• Sheep’s Wool
Sheep’s wool, of course, can also be regrown quickly. After shearing, sheep inherently produce a new crop. Clothing manufacturers have long-known the insulating properties of wool, which make very
cozy sweaters and socks. The same insulating features can make sheep’s wool an energy-efficient insulator in walls, ceilings and attics. Sheep Wool Insulation is totally natural, environmentally friendly,
and quick and easy to install. Wool insulation and other eco-friendly products appeal to the growing numbers of home owners and buyers looking for green buildings with an excellent energy rating.
• Straw Bales
Straw bales also have fantastic insulating properties. Straw bales are placed in walls, attics and ceilings to
contribute to cooler temperatures in the summer and warmer temperatures in the winter. Straw can be
harvested and re-planted easily with minimal environmental impact. The making of straw into bales also
has a very low influence. Research has shown that straw-bale construction is a sustainable method for
building, from the standpoint of both materials and energy needed for heating and cooling.
• Precast Concrete
Concrete is a natural material that can be recycled, making it an appropriate choice for
eco-friendly homes. Pre-cast concrete is eco-friendlier than concrete poured on site. It
is poured into pre-made molds over rebar or wire, then cured. Once the concrete has
hardened, it can be shipped and placed into multiple structures. As a result, precast
concrete achieves economies of scale that concrete which is poured on-site cannot.
• Reclaimed or Recycled Wood

Reclaimed or recycled wood has much less of an environmental impact than
harvesting new timber. Since many homes and other structures have used wood for
several years, it’s relatively easy to reclaim those structures for new home building.
Wood can be used in the construction of a home — reclaimed and recycled wood can
also be used to make unique floors or exposed beams with an antique look
• Earth
Many cultures throughout the centuries have used earth for building.
Homes built of earth are warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
While earth homes are frequently produced in China and parts of
South America, they are far less prevalent in the United Kingdom.
• Plant-Based Polyurethane Rigid Foam

Rigid foam is often used as insulation material in building. It’s made
from kelp, hemp and bamboo. Because it is rigid — and relatively
immovable — it can be used in insulation. It offers protection against
mold and pests, as well as sound insulation and heat resistance.
Conclusion
• There are many good reasons why we should use eco-friendly
construction methods and materials. It can improve the health of our
planet, and the health of our own lives. It also supports local business
and helps strengthen the local economy, which in turn helps to build
our communities into vibrant, prosperous and desirable places to live

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