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Hemp Houses for Health – 5 Reasons Why Hemp Houses are the Way to Go

September 22nd, 2018
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The average person spends 95% of their life indoors. This is the first time in history that individuals have been so disconnected from the planet and confined inside our schools, workplaces and homes. The buildings we spend our time in are often full of toxins such as pesticides, molds and several other harmful fumes from furniture, paint and carpet adhesives. With many taking their overall health and wellness into consideration, using a healthier building material, such as hempcrete, may be a perfect solution. Hempcrete is a building material made from industrial hemp fibers mixed with lime. It... Read More

New Column on Sustainability: The Future of Denver and Its Economy

May 8th, 2017

Buildings, such as Amazon’s New Headquarters in Seattle, offer a glimpse of what Denver’s modern age of sustainability might begin to look like in the near future. Much of the new economic success in Denver has been created by the promotion of sustainability and related  values, and Denver has become a leader across the world in sustainability. Furthermore, Denver’s infrastructure and transportation are rated amongst the most sustainably designed in the world. Increased sustainability reduces costs for businesses, enhances the quality of life for people, and reduces environmental... Read More