One material that should be used much more in building but isn't: straw!
It's become a recent obsession of mine.
* has a long history of use (no research needed)
* is eco friendly (in fact sequesters carbon)
* cheap
* readily available
* pliable material that is forgiving to build with, even for novices
* quick to erect walls
* is a waste material - usually ploughed back into fields or burned
* has very impressive thermal and sound insulation, so no additional insulation is needed, unlike a concrete walled home or building
I could go on....
Of course not every building or structure can be made from straw bales, but many houses, warehouses or smaller commercial buildings could be. It's a very low hanging fruit in the battle against climate change.
It's become a recent obsession of mine.
* has a long history of use (no research needed)
* is eco friendly (in fact sequesters carbon)
* cheap
* readily available
* pliable material that is forgiving to build with, even for novices
* quick to erect walls
* is a waste material - usually ploughed back into fields or burned
* has very impressive thermal and sound insulation, so no additional insulation is needed, unlike a concrete walled home or building
I could go on....
Of course not every building or structure can be made from straw bales, but many houses, warehouses or smaller commercial buildings could be. It's a very low hanging fruit in the battle against climate change.
https://www.amazon.com/Building-Straw-Bales-Self-Builders-Su...