Bio-based
Cork properties, uses and certifications for designers: λ, density, fire class, EPD carbon data, suppliers and what the research says. With sources.
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Pilar Flores
Apr 16, 2026 · 9 min
Bio-based
Cork wall tiles: formats, glue-on fixing, sound absorption αw, fire class, emissions and wet-room limits, read from manufacturer datasheets. With sources.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 9, 2026 · 11 min
Bio-based
Bamboo flooring and building material: density, fire class, EPD carbon data, formaldehyde and binders, suppliers and what the evidence supports.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 7, 2026 · 9 min
Bio-based
Hemp and hempcrete for designers: λ, density, fire class, EPD carbon data, codes and suppliers, and where carbon-negative claims need care. With sources.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 7, 2026 · 10 min
Bio-based
Mycelium materials for designers: what is on sale vs prototype, λ, density, fire class, moisture limits, suppliers and sources.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 7, 2026 · 10 min
Earth-based
Clay plaster for interior walls: DIN 18947 classes, λ, fire class, moisture buffering, EPD carbon data, and suppliers in Spain and Europe. With sources.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 7, 2026 · 9 min
Earth-based
Lime plaster for walls: air lime vs NHL, EN 998-1 classes, declared µ and λ, curing guidance, EPD carbon data and heritage use. With sources.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 9, 2026 · 10 min
Earth-based
Rammed earth walls: stabilised vs unstabilised, cement ranges in codes, NZS 4297, New Mexico code, strength, thermal data and LCA studies. With sources.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 9, 2026 · 12 min
Earth-based
Compressed earth blocks (CEB, CSEB): stabiliser ranges, Rwanda, Spanish, German and Indian standards, strength and thermal data, carbon studies. Sourced.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 9, 2026 · 10 min
Earth-based
Low carbon concrete: CEM II and CEM III cements, GWP limits via EPDs, exposure-class limits, early strength, and a sourced EPD comparison table.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 12, 2026 · 20 min
Earth-based
Geopolymer concrete: precursors, activators, standards status (PAS 8820 withdrawn, SA TS 199), a sourced airport project and carbon declarations compared.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 12, 2026 · 18 min
Recycled
Recycled plastic panels in architecture: feedstock claims, fire classes, thermal movement, end-of-life scenarios and a sourced EPD table for five makers.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 12, 2026 · 17 min
Recycled
Recycled glass surfaces by binder: cement, resin and fired mosaics. Recycled content as each document states it, test values and EPDs in sourced tables.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 12, 2026 · 19 min
Recycled
Recycled aluminium (recycled aluminum) in buildings: recycled content as EPDs state it, carbon per declared unit, and when to specify it.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 12, 2026 · 20 min
Recycled
Recycled textile insulation from cotton, denim and PET fibre: what each document states for λ, density, fire class, moisture, settlement and EPDs.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 12, 2026 · 21 min
Timber and wood
Sourced data on reclaimed timber: US carbon comparison, structural grading gaps, fire class, lead-paint risk and FSC Recycled claims.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 7, 2026 · 7 min
Bio-based
Sourced data on linen textiles: Masters of Linen scope, fibre-level carbon, Martindale and fire testing, and supplier certificates.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 7, 2026 · 7 min
Bio-based
Wood fiber insulation (wood fibre) explained: declared λ, moisture, fire class E, EPD carbon figures, standards and suppliers, with every number sourced.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 7, 2026 · 8 min
Bio-based
Straw bale construction explained with sourced λ, fire, moisture limits, codes and verified EPDs, for architects and designers.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 7, 2026 · 9 min
Bio-based
Sheep wool insulation: declared conductivity, fire class, moth treatment, EPD carbon figures and applicable standards, from datasheets, ETAs and studies.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 7, 2026 · 9 min
Bio-based
Cellulose insulation explained: declared conductivity, settlement, fire class, EPD carbon figures, standards and suppliers, from sourced documents.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 7, 2026 · 9 min
Bio-based
Flax insulation explained: declared λ, fire class E to C, moisture limits, ETAs, carbon data gaps and verified suppliers. Sourced, with gaps stated.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 7, 2026 · 9 min
Bio-based
Linoleum flooring explained with sourced data: composition, EN ISO 24011, fire and slip classes, EPD carbon figures, emissions labels, care and suppliers.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 8, 2026 · 9 min
Timber and wood
Cross-laminated timber explained: declared λ, fire class D-s2,d0, charring rates, EPD carbon figures, standards and suppliers, every number sourced.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 8, 2026 · 8 min
Timber and wood
Glulam beams explained: strength classes, Euroclass D, charring rate, EPD carbon figures, EN 14080 and suppliers, with every number sourced.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 8, 2026 · 9 min
Timber and wood
Thermally modified wood explained: Thermo-S and D classes, EN 350 durability, strength loss, fire, EPD carbon figures and suppliers, all sourced.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 8, 2026 · 9 min
Timber and wood
Acetylated wood explained: EN 350 class 1, density, fire, acetic acid and fixings, Accoya EPD carbon figures and certificates, all from Accsys documents.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 14, 2026 · 11 min
Timber and wood
Furfurylated wood explained: Kebony durability class, hardness, fire class, EPD carbon figures, certificates and fixings, all read from source documents.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 14, 2026 · 10 min
Timber and wood
Charred timber cladding (shou sugi ban) explained: char depth, fire evidence, weathering, EPDs and manufacturer documents, with every figure sourced.
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Pilar Flores
Oct 14, 2026 · 9 min
