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The paints that eat pollutants and heat homes

Applying a coat of paint on the walls of a house may soon help to heat it, saving energy and reducing CO2 emissions. It could also clean the air that we breathe, breaking down chemicals and pollutants, and eliminating harmful pathogens.

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The hottest new thing in sustainable building is, uh, wood

The many benefits of using wood in place of concrete and steel. Adhesives used for cross laminated timber are usually either urea formaldehyde or polyurethane.

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Building Exteriors Enhance Resilience Against Extreme Weather

Sustainable building strategies, especially for exteriors elements like roofs and walls, can help a building stand up to increasingly severe weather events.

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