BUILDING: FROM CASTOR OIL BASED FOAM TO CONCRETE AND GLASS
Firms Create Unconventional Eco-Friendly Construction Materials
Monday, April 23, 2012
Bamboo flooring is sustainable because the plant can reach maturity within three to five years, compared to 30 to 50 years for a timber forest. Demand for green building materials in residential and commercial sectors is rising, driving costs down.
Demand among property owners and governments for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings are raising the profile of companies that turn unconventional ingredients into cutting-edge, eco-friendly construction materials...
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