Structural

Lamboo: · Bamboo is one of the world’s fastest growing plants, has a shorter maturity period rendering it a more renewable resource. · Lamboo is a structural material made from bamboo. · It outperforms traditional structural materials as well as reducing environmental impact. · It has 3 times the structural capacity of timber, achieving longer spans with less material. · It can add up to 4 LEED credits for rapidly renewable materials, low-emitting materials, environmentally preferable materials and lifecycle/environmental impact. · Can be used in structural beams, window and door panels, exterior and interior panels
 * INNOVATIVE BUILDING MATERIALS**

Laminated Wood: · Can be used for siding, roofing, structural framing, decking, flooring · Fusion between glass and wood · Forms a barrier of amorphous glass that surrounds and fuses with wood fibers, protecting the wood from rot, decay, and common wood problems · Permanent, non-toxic, and non-corrosive barrier · Highly fire-retardant · Liquid sodium silicate is dissolved in aqueous solution and then wood is treated with this solution. In solution, microscopic glass particles are suspended in aqueous solution and coat the surface with tiny glass particles.

Plyboo- ·Lots of different types and finishes for flooring. ·Easy installation, very durable. ·Three times the hardness of traditional red oak flooring

Carbon negative cement: ·Today, the traditionalcement production process accounts for up to 5% of man-made emissions of CO2, making the industry one of the largest industrial emitters ·One company, Novacem, has developed a class of cement based on Magnesium Oxide ·Overall, the production process to make 1 tonne of Novacem cement absorbs up to 100 kg more CO2 than it emits

Reclaimed wood ·Lumber extracted from old structures (stabler than newer wood, which can shrink and warp) only reclaimed wood counts for LEED credit

Salvaged Wood ·Taking wood from previously forested areas damaged by wildfires, winds, diseases

INTERIOR - DON’T TRY TO HIDE THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS. USE THEM TO DIFFERENTIATE SPACES. FOR EXAMPLE, USING BEAMS ON THE CEILING TO SHOW SEPERATION BETWEEN THE INSITE, PUBLIC, AND PRIVATE MODULES. THIS CAN BE DONE WITH STRUCTURAL COLUMNS ON THE WALL AS WELL. WE SHOULD DIFFERENTIATE SPACES SUCH AS THE LIVING ROOM, ENTRANCE, KITCHEN, DINING, AND CIRCULATION AREAS.
 * Structural INSIGHT**

EXTERIOR - SAME THING GOES FOR EXTERIOR. FOR EXAMPLE, USING MATERIALS OR STRUCTURES TO DIFFERENTIATE THE DIFFERENT MODULES ON THE OUTSIDE CAN HELP VIEWERS SEE THE DISTINCT FUNCTIONS OF THE MODULES.

Ultralight Gypsum Board
-Easier to lift and install -Uses partially recycled materials -High strength to weight composite ratio Website

Carbon Negative Cement
Called Novacem and is being developed for market use in the coming year. This cement uses Magnesium Oxide, which absorbs CO2 in the making process and during its usage. @http://novacem.com/technology/overview/

laminated bamboo
lamboo Stronger, more durable than timber, no VOC's, sustainably managed forests, naturally pesticide free, also naturally antimicrobial. uses silica fibers for added strength http://www.lamboo.us/sustainability.html, http://3rings.designerpages.com/2010/03/22/structural-bamboo-by-lamboo-inc-greens-the-heart-of-construction/

Wood
Information on Treated Wood and Potential Health Risks Local Lumber Companies

Laminated Wood
Glass embedded wood. Green, fireproof bug proof and really strong. [] ^Open and see the awesomeness

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
SIPs consist of an insulating layer of rigid polymer foam sandwiched between two layers of structural board (either sheet metal, plywood, or cement.) SIPs are beneficial because if constructed well lead to a tighter building envelope and walls with higher insulating properites- leading to fewer drafts and lower operating costs. Can be used in **//many different applications//**- including roofs, floors, walls and foundations.

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Polyurethane Foam From Plant
-Made from crude glycerin, a byproduct of biodiesel production -Biodegradable and an alternative to petroleum produced Polyurethane -Soon to be commercially available []

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