Bio-Based Buildings
The Bio Revolution is Building
Will the concept of bio-based, which has attained significant appeal in other industries, gain mainstream status in construction and real estate? How exactly will we move away from conventional materials and practices? What forces are likely to help or hinder a more nature-based approach to buildings?
By Richard Francis
Bio-based buildings: 'The route to market would be a cautious one'
Examining the factors holding back the adoption of bio-based materials.
By Richard Francis
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Bio-Based Buildings: 'Nature is the template for what we increasingly expect from building operations'
Bio-Based Buildings: 'Nature is the template for what we increasingly expect from building operations'
In this series of articles, G&T's sustainability consultant, Richard Francis, will look at the implications and applications of a bio-based approach to buildings. By bio-based we mean buildings that are constructed of natural materials (wood, bamboo, algae, etc.) or mimic biological processes (store energy and water, biodegrade without harm, etc.)
By Richard Francis
