Continuing our exploration of alternatives to plastic-based building products is a new US based company named TimberHP. They have created an entire roster of wood fiber based, cellulosic, insulation materials. Although pure wood fiber insulation has been in use in...

Remember Acid Rain? Well get ready for its successor... and it is much more insidious. Since our awakening to the environmental crisis in the 70's we have broadened our awareness and understanding of two key foundational truths of sustainability: everything goes...

At AR, we believe when it comes to insulation, health and sustainability matter. That’s why we are excited about solutions like Rockwool and cellulose insulation–smart, high-performance alternatives to toxic plastic insulations like polystyrene. Rockwool insulation is...

Did you know building materials are the second-largest use of plastic globally–and these plastics are full of toxic chemicals that harm both people and the planet? At AR, we believe better design starts with better materials. It's time to shift away from hazardous...

We've posted before on the topic of carbon and concrete, and it is a 'hot' topic indeed (pun intended). Concrete is the single most ubiquitous material currently used in construction, second only to water, and its use is not subsiding. Cement, which is the carbon...

An Andrew Wythe inspired, zen-like view at our clients Jeff and Sandra's new home (seeking DOE Net Zero Energy Ready certification), The Sanctuary at Hope Farms. Simply beautiful!

Excellent progress is being made on our clients Jeff and Sandra's new home (seeking DOE Net Zero Energy Ready certification), The Sanctuary at Hope Farms. Drywall is up and we are moving steadily ahead to trim and finishes. Here the featured windows in the Great Room...