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Eco Architect
When building a new home or office you should consider the possibility of using an architect that
is open to using recycled or environmentally friendly building materials. Because being ‘Green’ is
such a big trend right now, this is not too difficult a task. When you begin your search for an
architect, look for one who is willing to build an eco friendly house. Discuss building options with
the architect and make sure that they are able to work with contractors who will use
environmentally friendly building material like:
Bamboo‐ This wood is great for flooring and is generally one of the less expensive wood flooring
options. This wood is also a great countertop option. Bamboo is eco friendly because it grows like
a weed, so it naturally replenishes itself.
Wool‐ Not just for sweaters, wool works great as carpet. This dandy little fabric is all natural and
has a longer life than the traditional nylon carpet, which is treated with chemicals. Also unlike
nylon carpet, wool carpet will have a changed and improved look over the years.
Vegetable‐ Believe it or not, you can use a form of vegetable in the construction of your home.
Vegetable based spray insulations are now available. This eco friendly insulation works just as well
as its chemical counterpart but does not release any gases into your home as it ages.
Clay‐ Clay is one of the oldest and most natural of building materials and can now be found in
paint. The advantage of clay paint is that there is now toxic odor because there are no toxic
elements to be found in the paint. Clay based paint will give your walls a warm and textured
feeling with nothing more than a paint brush.
Fiber‐Cement Roofing‐ This is eco friendly roofing option is great because often the roofing
material contains recycled wood fibers. The material is fire proof, does well in rain and when it
needs replacing, the old roof can just be ground into sand and used for something else.
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