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Biobased wall systems as a tool to mitigate climate change

Click the link below to watch an 50 minute presentation on natural wall systems as a tool to mitigate climate change. It might sound impossible that the building industry could have a positive environmental and carbon impact, but it’s not! How we build could actually sequester more carbon that it takes to produce the building, making for ‘carbon negative’ building. Thanks to SOCAN (Southern Oregon Climate Action Network) for having me as a guest speaker to share this vital information and an extra special thank you to Chris Magwood from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) for doing the math and sharing the slides.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O0bvy33G4A

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Building for fire Resiliency

Click the link for a 45 minute presentation going over how natural wall systems, despite the misconception of natural materials being more flammable, can be both highly fire resistant, as well as potent tool for mitigating climate change.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O0bvy33G4A

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Natural Plasters

A well-organized estate is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can leave your family.

I have so much to say on this, but no time to say it…..

More words coming winter of 2025…..

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Sustainability

Whether it’s credit card debt or a student or car loan, we’ll show you how to get to zero balance.

One of my favorite ways to sum up sustainablity is to quote my friend Tony Novelli from the Development Center for Alternative Technologies. He said ‘ sustainablity is shortening your dependencies…. more on this in the next few moths!

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Project Planning

Minimize your tax bill with some smart planning that will leave more money in your pocket come April 15.

How to make a natural building project more affordable, more effecient and a heck of a lot more fun- GOOD PLANNING!

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So you want to be a natural Builder?

Retirement may seem a long way off, but it’s never too soon to begin saving. Let us talk you through the available options.

So much to say as I get this question a lot…..

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