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How sustainable construction is transforming Idaho
Sustainable construction in Idaho is evolving with integrated design, solar strategies, and low-carbon materials to reduce carbon footprints and improve building performance.
A mushroom farm in Kenya and fungi-based panels give hope for sustainable building
A Nairobi startup is turning mushroom roots into eco-friendly, low-cost building panels, helping tackle Kenya’s housing crisis sustainably.
Historic preservation gets greener as new materials transform Idaho’s restoration market
Materials like lime-based plasters, reclaimed wood and natural paints are favored for their low environmental footprint and compatibility with historical structures.
Idaho’s construction industry going through agricultural waste-to-construction revolution
The approach exemplifies Idaho’s emerging farm-to-construction pipeline, where agricultural waste becomes raw material for a green building revolution spanning from small towns like Orofino to major research facilities at the University of Idaho.
3D printed and factory-built homes could help tackle housing crisis
“I can only imagine what our housing situation would be like now if we could have made a decision to be more aggressive in adopting this type of housing."
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