Innovative building material: cardboard-confined rammed earth. Strong, cheap, sustainable - revolutionizing construction with lower carbon footprint and waste.
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This surprising building material is strong, cheap, and sustainable
A team at RMIT University has created a cement-free construction material using only cardboard, soil, and water. Strong enough for low-rise buildings, it reduces emissions, costs, and waste compared to concrete. The lightweight, on-site process makes it ideal for remote areas, while its thermal properties naturally cool buildings. Researchers see it as a key step toward greener, more resilient architecture.
New government program offers major HVAC incentives to mobile home owners: 'This is a more affordable pathway for many folks'
New York's Ulster County is taking action to help low-income residents replace their outdated HVAC systems with electric heat pumps.
Researchers develop incredible 'supercool' material that could revolutionize construction: 'Unparalleled advantages'
Scientists in China have developed a self-cooling cement that scatters sunlight rather than absorbs it.
Act now! Federal tax credits for energy-efficient home upgrades are disappearing by 2025. Make the switch to induction stoves and heat pumps to save money and reduce waste.
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Federal tax credits for home appliance upgrades are disappearing โ here's how to take advantage before they're gone for good
Realtor.com issued a reminder to homeowners that savings for energy-efficient appliances are available until the end of 2025.
China unveils world's first zero-carbon tower with 24,000 sensors
Discover how the zero-carbon building in Qingdao utilizes photovoltaic glass to significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy loss.
Homeowner sparks discussion by sharing energy bill data before and after installing a heat pump: 'I can now ... compare utility bills'
Heat pumps are becoming one of the hottest home upgrades. One homeowner shared about how switching to this eco-friendly alternative to warming and cooling systems brought cost savings and environmental benefits.
Innovative construction method harnesses power of surprising material: 'It's definitely a game-changer'
Members of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota have expanded hempcrete-based construction to homes off the reservation.
Proud homeowner shares inside look at incredibly efficient house that supplies all its own energy: 'A personal triumph'
One homeowner built a passive house in Ohio and now uses its solar panels to supply energy.
Architects replace rundown '50s log cabin with modern masterpiece: 'The house was a mess'
Amale Andraos' and Dan Wood's modern home needed to replace their derelict cabin โ and it had to be a Passive House.
Climate Law Could Shape the Race for New York Cityโs Next Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, has vowed to strictly enforce the measure, Local Law 97, which calls for potentially expensive upgrades to buildings to curb greenhouse emissions.
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