10 Innovative Green Building Materials to

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1. Cross Laminated Timber also known as CLT is made by gluing layers of wood
together making it incredibly strong and durable

CLT is also a carbon negative material - meaning that it removes more carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere than it emits. It's increasingly being used in mid-rise and high-rise buildings and
provides a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional wood construction

2. Recycled Steel
Recycled Steel is one of the most widely used building materials but traditional steel production
is incredibly energy intensive.

Recycled steel is made from scrap metal which uses less energy to produce and cuts down on
waste. This material is increasingly being used in high-rise buildings, bridges and other projects
providing a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional steel production.
3. Bamboo
Bamboo is a fast-growing renewable resource that can be used for everything from flooring to
walls. It's also incredibly strong and durable (lasts longer), making it a great alternative to
traditional wood. This material is increasingly being used in residential and commercial building
providing a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional Wood Construction.

4. Cork
As a green building material, cork is a natural insulation material that is not only energy efficient
but also fire resistant and sound absorbing.
It's also a renewable resource as it can be harvested from the bark of cork oak trees without
damaging the tree. This material is increasingly being used in residential and commercial
building as an insulation material, providing a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional
insulation materials.

5. Rammed Earth
Rammed Earth is an ancient building technique that involves compacting soil and clay to create
strong and durable walls.Rammed Earth is a carbon neutral material and it also helps to
regulate indoor temperature. This material is increasingly being used in residential and
commercial building providing a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional building
materials.
6. Living Roofs
Living roofs are also known as green roofsas they’re covered in vegetation. These roofs not
only add an element of nature to a building but they also help to regulate indoor temperature,
absorb rain water, and reduce the urban heat island effect,. This material is increasingly being
used in residential and commercial building providing a sustainable and efficient alternative to
traditional roofs.

7. COB
COB is a mixture of clay sand and straw that can be used to create walls. It's a natural
insulation material that is also fire resistant and carbon neutral. This material is increasingly
being used in small-scale residential and commercial building providing a sustainable and
efficient alternative to traditional building materials.

8. Hempcrete
Hempcrete is made by mixing hemp fibers with lime making it a strong and durable insulation
material. It also has excellent thermal insulation properties and is carbon neutral. This material
is increasingly being used in residential and commercial building as insulation material providing
a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional insulation materials
9. Recycled Plastic
Recycled plastic is a versatile material that can be used for everything from roofing to flooring.
Recycled plastic is made from post-consumer waste reducing the energy needed to produce it
and cutting down on waste. This material is increasingly being used in residential and
commercial building for various applications providing a sustainable and efficient alternative to
traditional building materials.

10. Solar Panels

Solar panels are a great way to generate electricity on site reducing a building's dependence on
grid power. They're also durable and require very little maintenance. This material is
increasingly being used in residential and commercial building providing a sustainable and
efficient alternative to traditional power sources. These are just a few of the Innovative
Green Building Materials that you should keep an eye out for in 2023.

By using these materials, we can create buildings that are not only beautiful but also have a
minimal impact on the environment.