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is more than just a floor; it is real wood flooring that adds a distinctive sense of

warmth, comfort, richness and tradition to any home. Most often wide plank flooring is

made from reclaimed flooring, planks, boards or even unused old barns.

The appearance ofreclaimed flooring or unfinished hardwood flooring is the naturaleffect of centuries of weathering and symbolizes the skill of traditional craftsmen. It

provides unique and genuinely rustic personality to any living or working space. No

other flooring has the history, lasting beauty and value of real wood flooring. Whether

you are aiming to create new standards or restore an existing home to its former

splendor; real wood flooring will exceed your requirements.

Installing Wide Plank Flooring

You've just found the best source for quality and value in finely crafted long, wide floorboards & trim.

TimberKnee delivers wide plank floors and custom millwork to your home or job site in the full range of

hardwood & softwood grades. Our work far surpasses any flooring or moldings you might find in a store,

big box store or lumber yard.

The reason is simple: quality material, quality milling and personal service.

Hardwood flooring and millwork has been produced in Royalton, Vermont for over two centuries.

Working with the beautiful hardwoods and softwoods from the surrounding wood lots is ingrained in

the spirit of the workers who live in this part of northern New England. TimberKnee is a unique custom

mill specializing in hand crafted wide plank floors, custom mouldings and trim. We ship our hand-crafted

floors throughout the US and overseas.

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"Our new cherry floor is absolutely beautifulcThe flooring from Timberknee is first rate. We are now

saving up to do the bedrooms. We would be happy to serve as a reference - you have excellent products

and service. - RR - Stockbridge, VT - Select Cherry"

Using a custom mill for your Wide Plank Floor means that you get the longest lengths available. Whether

your are adding a Family room to your home with hard Wide Hickory Flooring, remodelling your kitchen

in Wide Plank Cherry, or building a new log cabin in our Wide Plank Pine... Timberknee has the quality

and the service to meet your needs.

Bamboo flooring

Silkroad Toronto manufactures a line of bamboo flooring offering different colors and grain pattern.

What is sustainable about this product?Contributes to a Safe, Healthy Built Environment:Silkroad bamboo flooring is certified by the Environmental Choiceprogram (EcoLog) for the low VOC glue used during the manufacturingprocess.

Conserves Natural Resources:As one of the fastest growing plants on earth, bamboo is a highly

renewable resource. Bamboo is also an important component of erosioncontrol in Asia due to its extensive root system. During themanufacturing process almost 100% of the bamboo is utilized. Of thematerial that is too small for the flooring production, paper,chopsticks and toothpicks are produced maximizing the use of thisimportant resource.

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aaGreen Wall Panels are safe to install on almost any structure. We offer a wide range of plants, in several varieties and colors for almost anyvertical application. Even native species to your local area can be used, however, we rigorously test every plant species before we install it toensure its health, longevity and beauty.

What is sustainable about this product?Contributes to a safe, healthy environment:In addition to the beauty and aesthetic value thatGreen Roofs provides, they also have various other functions, such as...Energy Savings, Sound Insulation, Heat Island Mitigation, etc.


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G-SKY Extensive Green Roof provide all these functions and are Lightweight and Thin.G-SKY's efficient design makes its maintenance time and costs one third that of competing systems.

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slab glass

What is this product?SLAB is decorative and architectural. Reclaimed glass is melted into blocks and custom forms up to 4" thick.Used for partition walls, furniture, signage and countertops, SLAB is robust and unique in its light transformingqualities. With the sturdiness and mass of cut stone, the light giving qualities of glass and the composition of adurable industrial building material, SLAB is intended to find its way into many large scale architecturalapplications.

What is sustainable about this product?Made from renewable content:SLAB Glass is made using industrial float glass or "window glass" that would otherwise end up in landfill sites

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Cultured What is this product?Cultured stone is a manufactured stone veneer: exact replicas of natural stones used for building, cast in flexiblemolds and hand colored with iron oxide pigments. Made of lightweight aggregate materials, the veneers areapproximately one-quarter the weight of full-thickness stone and can be adhered to most wall surfaces.

What is sustainable about this product?Incorporate up to 10% fly ash (a by-product of the coal-fired energy industry) and up to 10% reground scrapconcrete into their product.

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Walling

A green wall is a wall, either free-standing or part of a building, that is partially or completely covered with

vegetation and, in some cases, soil or an inorganic growing medium. The vegetation for a green faade is

always attached on outside walls; with living walls this is also usually the case, although some living walls

can also be green walls for interior use. For living walls there are many methods including attaching to theair return of the building to help with air filtration. They are also referred to as living walls, biowalls, or

vertical gardens.

here are two main categories of green walls: green faades and living walls. Green faades are made up

of climbing plants either growing directly on a wall or, more recently, specially designed supporting The

plant shoot system grows up the side of the building while being rooted to the ground. In a living wall the


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modular panels are often made of stainless steel containers,geo textile, irrigation systems, a growing

medium and vegetation.

There are three types of Growth Mediums used in living walls, loose mediums, mat mediums and

structural mediums.

Loose medium walls tend to be "soil-on-a-shelf" or "soil-in-a-bag" type systems. Loose medium systems

have their soil packed into a shelf or bag and then are installed onto the wall. These systems require their

media to be replaced at least once a year on exteriors and approximately every two years on interiors.

Loose soil systems are not well suited for areas with any seismic activity. Reparations are only achieved

by re-stuffing soil into the holes on the wall, which is both difficult and messy. Loose-soil systems should

not be used in areas where there will be a lot of public interaction as they are quite messy and lose their

soil little by little over time as their mediums wet and dry failing out onto the floor in front if not properly

designed for. Most importantly, because these systems can easily have their medium blown away by

wind-driven rain or heavy winds, these should not be used in high applications over 8 feet high. Loose-

soil systems are best suited for the home gardener where occasional replanting is desired from season to

season or year to year.

Mat type systems tend to be either coir fibre or felt mats. Mat mediums are quite thin, even in multiple

layers, and as such cannot support vibrant root systems of mature plants for more than three to five years

before the roots overtake the mat and water is not able to adequately wick through the mats. The method

of reparation of these systems is to replace large sections of the system at a time which compromises the

root structures of the neighboring plants on the wall. These systems are best used on the interior of a

building and are a good choice in areas with seismic activity. It is important to note that mat systems are

particularly water inefficient and often require constant irrigation due to the thin nature of the medium and

it's inability to hold water and provide a buffer for the plant roots. This inefficiency requires that these

systems have a water re-circulation system put into place at additional cost. Mat mediums are better

suited for small installations no more than eight feet in height where reparations are easily achieved.

Structural mediums are growth medium "blocks" that are not loose, nor mats, but incorporate the best

features of both into a block that can be manufactured into various sizes, shapes and thicknesses. These

mediums have the advantage that they do not break down for 10 to 15 years, can be made to have a

higher or lower water holding capacity depending on the plant selection for the wall, can have their pH

and EC's customized to suit the plants, and are easily handled for maintenance and replacements. They

are the most robust option for a living wall for both exterior applications and for interior applications. They

are the only choice in areas where high-winds, seismic activity or heights need to be addressed in the

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performance in a variety of circumstances. Depending on the installation, they do tend to be more

expensive to install, but lower cost to maintain.

There is some discussion also around "active" living walls. An active living wall actively pulls or forces air

through the plants leaves, roots and growth medium of the wall and then into the buildings HVAC system

to be recirculated throughout the building. A problem with these systems is that building code still requires

that all the standard air filtration equipment that would have to be installed anyway, despite the living

wall's installation. This means that active living walls do not improve air quality to the point that the

installation of other air quality filtration systems can be removed to provide a cost-savings. Therefore, the

added cost of design, planning and implementation of an active living wall is still in question. With further

research and UL standards to support the air quality data from the living wall, building code may one day

allow for our buildings to have their air filtered by plants.[citation needed]

1. ^ EOS magazine, december 2008

2. ^"Building Design and Construction". Retrieved 2008-04-13.[dead link]

3. ^ Ong, B. (2003). Green plot ratio: an ecological measure for architecture and urban planning. Landscape

and Urban Planning, 63 (4). Retrieved June 19, 2009, from ScienceDirect database.

[edit]External links

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GSkys Green Wall Panel system is the most sustainable, comprehensive and widely-used system inthe industry. The flexible, modular system can be installed on virtually any indoor or outdoorsurface or in any hot or cold climate, and is designed to resist both tropical storm level wind/rain andearthquakes. The system consists of 5 main components:

Panels:patent-pending 1 square foot stainless steel panels can be customized to fit any design or wall

type.

Non-Soil Structural Growth Medium: patent-pending growth material is non-eroding to ensure plant

longevity, and much lower maintenance than loose soil systems.

Plants: rigorously tested to ensure health, longevity and beauty.

Remote Irrigation/Fertilization System:computerized vertical drip irrigation system with temperature

and moisture sensors that allow for 24/7 remote monitoring- high efficiency since water is used only when

needed.

Stainless Steel Frame Wall Mounting System: can be mounted on concrete, wood frame, steel beam,

and more, and allows panel removal for inspection as needed.

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icf

ICF stands for Insulating or Insulated Concrete Forms. Basically, these are stay-in-place concrete forms used to

build exterior walls of homes or buildings. The forms consist of a middle section, which many times houses metal

webs used to stabilize and strengthen the concrete that will eventually be poured into this section to fill all gaps. Each

side of the form, which will ultimately be the interior and exterior of the walls, consists of insulating material. Many

times this insulator is two to four inches of foam insulation. So, in the finished product, your exterior walls have a

concrete core wrapped with insulating foam.

n ICF is an Insulated Concrete Form. ICF blocks are made out of thick Styrofoam outer walls reinforced with either metal or

heavy duty plastic on the inside. They are stacked together like really big Lego(TM) Blocks. They either glue or lock together,

depending on the model. The blocks are further reinforced with rebar (steel rods) as the walls are built. After the walls are

completely built or "stacked" they are supported with temporary external bracing and then filled full of concrete. That could be

anywhere from 4 to 9 inches (even more for commercial applications) of solid reinforced concrete between you and the outside

world.

The insulative properties of the ICF wall system are quite remarkable. ICF homes when coupled with complimentary building

materials, such as spray in foam insulation in the attic, can expect to see a 50% reduction in utility costs and 75% reductions are

not at all uncommon. Outside noise is also greatly reduced if not completely eliminated. Drafts are also eliminated and when

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ICF homes are also extremely durable. The monolithic nature of the foundation/wall structure means no more uneven settling

leading to cracked walls and ceilings. ICF walls can be designed to withstand 250 mile per hour winds and 100 mile per hour

2"x4" stud projectiles. ICF wall systems, when combined with lite -deck floor and roof systems easily qualify as safe rooms and

strong rooms if you live in a hurricane or tornado prone area. They also show under testing a much higher resistance to shear

forces created by earthquakes. Not even brick can come close to this. ICF walls also come with up to a 4 hour fire rating.

ICF buildings lend themselves perfectly to green and eco-friendly and even off the grid living. Manyenvironmentally friendly products and techniques such as water recovery systems, spray foam insulation,solar and wind electrical generators, wind pumps and mills, hydro-thermic wells, and radiant heating,when combined with ICF wall systems can get you well on your way to saving electricity and money whichcan greatly reduce the cost of owning a home

y Strength - ICF wall systems are rated to withstand extreme weather conditions, including tornados andhurricanes. They can endure winds in excess of 140 miles per hour. In addition, they are rated safe forearthquake zones (up to zone 4), as well.

y Durability - These walls will not settle, crack, warp, rot, mildew, rust of even vibrate when you slam a door.They do not provide food for insects (like termites, for example), mold, or vermin.

y Quiet - ICF wall systems decrease the amount of sound that comes in from the outside by over half. It is thequietest building material on the market.

y Comfortable - ICF wall systems result in an even temperature distribution throughout the house from floor toceiling. There is less than two degrees Fahrenheit variation in an ICF home, compared to conventionalhomes that vary anywhere from five to ten degrees Fahrenheit. According to ASHRAE (American Society ofHeating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers) points to uneven temperature distribution as aleading factor in people feeling uncomfortable. The "feel" of an ICF home is unsurpassed in comfort.

Homeowner Benefits

y Comfortable and quiet

y Hurricane resistant

y Minimized flood damage

y Clean air living

y Environmentally friendly

y Quickbuild time

y Mold resistant

y Termite resistant

y Superior energy efficiency

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Cement thrmo wall

Eco friendly property construction using Thermocellit blocks. Save money, save time and save energy!!

ThermoCellit honeycombed clay blocks are made from fired clay and have a honeycomb cross-section. The

external walls of your property can be built rapidly with this single skin eco friendly build system which

replaces conventional cavity walls. These thermocellit honeycombed clay blocks combine rapid build time

with moisture protection, noise and thermal insulation all in one.

The large block size, coupled with the fact that cavity wall construction is no longer required to satisfy the

Building Regulations, means that buildings can be much more rapidly built.

The blocks are laid with a horizontal mortar joint 8-12mm thick using a special l ight weight mortar.

Vertical joints are tongue and grooved and need no mortar. The ThermoCellit range includes special blocks

for windows and corners, and lintels.

Internal walls can also be built with Cellit blocks.

The main and obvious advantages gained by using Thermocellit build blocks are rapid build times and more

importantly the eco friendliness of the system along with the following:

Easy to plan wall layout

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Blocks can be cut

No mortar is needed in the vertical joints due to a tongue and grooved edge, reducing mortar use by up to

40%.

Very little thermal movement results in less cracking and better building resale values

Surface fixings compare favourably with conventional masonry construction

The blocks are very strong and have a high impact resistance

The large block size, which allows rapid construction coupled with excellent thermal properties, makes this a

very eco friendly build system and is becoming very popular. We are already in the process of building 5

properties with this system. See our web site: www.1st2spain.com. There are several great external and

internal finishes available. We use Mona Capa which is the best suited for Spanish climate in our opinion.

ThermoCellit block

Height 240 mm Length 260 mm Thickness 300 / 365 mm Weight 162 / 197 kg/m respectively

Vapour diffusion resistance, ? 4 U-value with external render and internal plaster

0.36/0.30 W/mK respectively Crushing strength of Thermocellit wall 4 N/mm

Sound reduction (with render + plaster finishes) 48 / 51 dB respectively

Cellit block

Height 240 mm Length 400 mm Thickness 100 / 125 / 150 mm Weight 74 / 90 / 108 kg/m

Crushing strength of Cellit wall 4 N/mm

Sound reduction (plaster both sides) 47 dB (125 block)

Mortar 30 kg bag (mixed with 10 litres water makes 30 litres wet

mortar). Sufficient for 1.00 m of 300 mm wall and 0.80 m of 365 mm wall at 8-12 mm mortar joint

thickness.

Maintenance

No maintenance required.

Humidity and condensation

High protection against dampness penetration and the formation of condensation.

Acoustic Insulation

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Healthier living environment is assured by the lack of dampness, the good insulation values and the

resistance against biological growth.

Air quality

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rainwater collect wall

The Symbiotic Green Wall is the project of two designers: Kooho Jung and Hayeon Kelly Choi. The

concept represents a double-layered wall system that gathers, filters and then allocates rainwater

and wastewater.

Two layers of the wall serve as heat and noise absorbers. At the same time they also help store

water, which is used to decrease the amount of construction dust and grow grass in pods attached to

the wall.

Due to the fact that the grass grows almost on the wall, the eco-friendly construction also acts

as air cleaner system that makes use of fully natural processes.

In addition, the Symbiotic Green Wall provides relaxation areas that are used by construction workers.

The structure also has spaces for birds, plus it features indicators that show the level of noise,

vibration and air pollution at and near the construction site. Taking advantage of a number of natural

systems, the wall has the goal of making construction sites sustainable and dirt free.

Moveable wall

TrendWall Modular Walls are an economical, flexible alternative to permanent walls. TheTrendway movable wall system is designed to meet your unique specifications and allow youto react quickly as your office changes. TrendWall integrates easily with existing


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architectural wall structure and office furniture. Relocating to another building? Just takeyour TrendWall movable walls with you.

The benefits of a Trendway Modular Wall System:

Excellent value and return on investment

TrendWall systems costs much less over time in comparison to the cost of installing andmoving traditional drywall. Modular walls can be reused and reconfigured to meet thechanging needs of your facility. Your return on investment will increase over the years ofusing these movable interior walls.

Quick and easy to install and reconfigureTrendWall prefabricated wall systems are shipped ready to install, involve fewer trades, andeliminate the mess and expense of drywall construction. Your office renovation projects willgo faster and get your office up and running again quickly, saving you time and money.

High acoustical ratingThe acoustic rating of the TrendWall sound packing option leads to all-around productivity.

It allows you to isolate private work spaces or public areas from surrounding noisy or dustyareas, such as industrial or high traffic spaces.

The Trendway wall system is eco-friendlyTrendWall can be used again and again as your office grows and changes. No demolition isneeded and the panels are nearly 100% recyclable. More recycled content and recyclabilityreduces waste and contribute to environmental sustainability.

TrendWall installs with minimum impact on exisiting

floors, ceilings and other architectural elements. Because it is reuseable it is as easy on the

environment as it is on your ability to make fast changes.

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EB 220Length 240mm X Width 220mm X Height 115mm

EB 140Length 240mm X Width 140mm X Height 115mm

EB 220 Conduit

Length 240mm X Width 220mm X Height 115mm

The standard ECO BRICK measures between 220 and 240 mm long X 220mm wide X 115 mm deep, and has

beveled / champhered edges. BRICK length is controlled by soil and moisture content. 37-38 Bricks of 230 mm length

are required per sq. m of 9" walling and 165 - 170 Bricks may be required per cu.m of 9" walling.

ECO Conduit BRICK also measures same as Standard ECO BRICK with provision for conduit and horizontalreinforcement applications in Earth Quake resistant construction applications.

ECO220 mm Bricks for above ground level superstructures are usually manufactured to an approximate compressive

strength of a 4 MPa with a 1:5 cement: soil mix ratio. Adding higher cement ratio makes higher compressive strength

Bricks of +7Mpa.

Eco Brick walls are stronger than walls made out ofcement blocks or ordinary burnt bricks.

Eco Brick is made primarily from clay-based sub-soils and water. Only 5%- 10% of the end mix is cement. This is

used as a stabilizer and compressed with a massive force of 60-80 Tons. (That is 50 - 100 kg / cm2 or 100 - 200

Bars). This process, which is a fully automated mechanical one, creates an extremely high quality and solid product.

The strength of the product is further fortified by its special interlocking shape, which makes it even more resistant

and high in load bearing.

Building with Eco Brick is Cost Effective

Walls constructed with burnt bricks or cement blocks, contribute approximately 40% to the total construction cost of a

building.

When building with Eco Brick, you effectively reduce these costs. Its unique interlocking and beveled-edged features

leave no requirement for additional plastering. This will significantly bring down the cost of labour, cement, sand and

lime. Even in the rare applications that need plastering, Eco Brick reduces the cost of plastering effectively by more

than 50%.

Its accepted world wide

Cement Stabilized Compressed Soil Brick technology, such as what is used to produce Eco Brick, is a well accepted

method of manufacturing building materials. It is now a commonly used method in countries such as the USA,

Australia, India, and many other European, Middle East and African countries.

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