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Recycled Materials in Construction

The use of recycled materials in building is increasingly common. As well as having a lower environmental footprint, recycled materials can help cut costs; and the special texture of materials that have already lived a former life provides a unique feel to a building. On the other hand, there may be some sacrifices to be made in uniformity and speed when working with recycled materials. Recycled materials for building come in two main types. First,… Read More »Recycled Materials in Construction

Introduction to Natural and Recycled Building Materials

More sustainable construction materials include those obtained from natural sources, such as the rammed-earth walls of this building in Nepal (above), as well as recycled materials, like the doors used to clad this 10-storey block in South Korea. Well into the twentieth century, the vast majority of buildings in the world continued to be built by hand using mainly natural materials obtained locally, such as earth, stone, wood, and grass. It wasn’t until the late… Read More »Introduction to Natural and Recycled Building Materials

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