Ran Boydell Houses will be more prone to overheating, putting the lives of residents at risk, which is what has happened during the recent “heat dome” over North America. Flooding will happen more often and inundate greater areas, to the point that some places might have to be abandoned. Climate change will affect every aspect… Continue reading Most buildings were designed for an earlier climate – here’s what will happen as global warming accelerates
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Of Hemp’s many uses, one of the most promising could be in construction
Nate Berg “Hempcrete,” made from the woody core of hemp, is showing promise as an environmentally friendly building material It has become almost a cliché to discuss the benefits of hemp, the supposed wonder plant with almost endless uses — from woven fibers to edible seeds to bioplastics. “Of course, hemp is that magic crop that does… Continue reading Of Hemp’s many uses, one of the most promising could be in construction