Bio-Based Buildings
Bio-based buildings: 'The route to market would be a cautious one'
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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
Bio-Based Buildings: 'Nature is the template for what we increasingly expect from building operations'
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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