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The Build Review knowledge base contains educational and informative posts from leading international industry authors.

Why Is Biodiversity So Important? | Eden Project

What Is Biodiversity? and why is it so important? In this video we head to the Eden Project in Cornwall UK to learn more about biodiversity and find out ways you can help the natural world.

Going Green United Kingdom

Energy and Sustainable Development

09/22/2021

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Vienna’s Radical Idea? Affordable Housing For All

As cities around the world grapple with a crisis of affordable housing, Vienna has been keeping it at bay. How the Austrian capital got there may offer a model strategy for cities worldwide.

Bloomberg Quicktake : Originals

09/18/2021

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How to Start a Mass Timber Building Design

Mass timber is a unique building material and, to set a project up for success, there are some critical decisions that should be made as early as possible. These decisions can have a big impact on cost and can either increase or limit opportunities later in design.

Mass Timber How To's with Ricky McLain

05/20/2021

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The Modern Eco Village | BedZED

The BedZED eco village is a sustainable housing development based in London, UK. We went to the eco village to see both the green building design and the sustainable community.

Going Green United Kingdom

Energy and Sustainable Development

12/19/2020

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Green Walls | Living Cities

In this video we visit some of the best examples of living green walls and look at how they benefit us and the planet. These plant walls are becoming increasingly popular in our cities and I expect that all sustainable architecture of the future will have green walls and vertical gardens fully integrated.

Going Green United Kingdom

Energy and Sustainable Development

12/12/2020

The Truth About Treated Lumber (IS IT TOXIC? CARCINOGENIC? BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT? ) Treated Wood

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The Truth About Treated Timber (USA) – Is it toxic? Carcinogenic? Bad for the environment?

The Truth About Treated timber (Lumber), IS IT TOXIC? CARCINOGENIC? BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT? A lot of people have questions about the toxicity and safety of treated wood/lumber these days. Here are some quick facts about modern treated wood.

Tristan Ward Builders

Building Contractor

Energy and Sustainable Development

09/27/2020

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Hemp Concrete Walls (R30 + Fireproof) – You Won’t Believe How They Built This House!

Hemp construction! Hemp has been used in various forms of construction dating back to the Romans, in bridges, sails, ropes, and now more recently in residential construction. Reintroduced first in Europe, Hemp construction takes form as a low weight, high insulating, vapor permeable wall component.

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

09/12/2020