Structural Engineering within the Natural Materials World

Structural Engineering within the Natural Materials World

Interview with Anthony Dente of Verdant Structural Engineers   What is the most exciting aspect of working with natural materials and what may be considered traditional building methods? It's fun. I mean, it's exciting. It's always exciting to work on a project...

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Hempcrete

Hempcrete

Expert interview with Cameron McIntosh of Americhanvre   Where is Hempcrete standing today? So right now, Hempcrete is more or less in the natural building arena, along with cob or straw bale, but we're hoping that the material can graduate from the quote unquote...

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Rammed Earth – Boise ID

Rammed Earth – Boise ID

Why rammed earth?   Expert Interview with Todd Jinkins Builder and Homeowner that ventured into building his own rammed earth structure in the heart of Boise's North End. Rammed earth homes epitomize the timeless allure of sustainability, marrying beauty with...

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C.E.B. – Manufacturing

C.E.B. – Manufacturing

How are C.E.B.s manufactured these days?   Expert Interview with Ryan Runge, Advanced Earthen Construction Technologies (A.E.C.T.)     A force of 1,000 to 2,200 PSI is required to produce CEBs. This force is achieved by using hydraulics or a manual...

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System For Conscious Living, the Podcast

System For Conscious Living, the Podcast

We are launching a podcast to share our passion for Natural Materials Construction.   May this inspire all listeners to take pause and ponder about the quality of their environments.   Episode-0, INTRO | RSS.com

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