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Product Review: Bautex

Bautex blocks can be used for a variety of construction projects, including residential and commercial buildings, as well as for disaster-resistant structures. They are often used in areas prone to severe weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods.

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tags: #construction, #constructionmaterials, #bautex, #compositematerials, #insulationproperties, #superiorstructural, #energyefficency, #sustainablebuildings
categories: Construction, Materials, Commercial, Residential, Architecture, Energy Efficiency, Insulation in Buildings, Sustainable Buildings
Monday 10.16.23
Posted by joshua hogan
 

What is Passive Solar Design?

Passive solar design is a set of building techniques that maximize the use of natural energy from the sun to heat, cool, and light a building without the use of mechanical or electrical systems. The principles of passive solar design are adaptable and relevant across a diverse array of building types, encompassing residences, office spaces, educational institutions, and industrial structures.

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tags: #passivesolardesign, #thermalmass, #airsealing, #insulation, #ventilationandcirculation, #sustainability, #sustainablebuildings, #naturalsolarenergy
categories: Construction, Commercial, Residential, Building Performance, Building Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Health, Green Building Practices, Natural Solar Energy
Monday 10.09.23
Posted by joshua hogan
 

Rammed Earth: A Sustainable Building Material for the Modern World


Rammed earth is a sustainable construction technique that involves compacting a mixture of earth, gravel, sand, silt, and sometimes a small amount of cement or stabilizer, into solid forms to create load-bearing walls and structures. It's an ancient building method that has been used for centuries in various parts of the world.

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tags: #rammedearth, #sustainability, #buildingmaterials, #materials, #sustainablebuildings, #ecofriendlymaterial, #energyefficiency, #naturalaesthetics
categories: Architecture, Construction, Materials
Tuesday 08.15.23
Posted by joshua hogan
 

Indoor Air Quality in Buildings: Why it Matters and How to Improve It

Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the quality of the air inside a building or enclosed space, such as a home, office, or school. The quality of indoor air is important because people spend a significant amount of time indoors, and poor indoor air quality can have negative effects on health and well-being.

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tags: #IAQ, #airquality, #environmentalhealth, #HVACsystems, #healthyliving, #indoorpollutantsandremediation, #sustainablebuildings, #healthylivingspaces
categories: Environmental Health, Building Performance, Health and Wellness, Green Building Practices, Facility Management, Architecture, Sustainable Buildings
Monday 08.07.23
Posted by joshua hogan
 

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