Products and Materials

LG’s latest air-to-water heat pump lineup combines the ultra-low global warming potential of R290 refrigerant with a sleek design tailored for modern, electrified homes. This new heat pump marks a significant step away from fossil fuel radiant floors. The global transition toward home electrification has reached a…

With verified renewable content and low toxicity, modern laminate countertops are making a comeback. Discover how this new certification helps you build a healthier kitchen without the heavy carbon footprint or toxicity of stone. Homeowners and builders who want sustainable renovations have a new certified option…

Tariffs on Canadian lumber and aluminum are affecting housing costs. What is the current cost of homes per square foot? Here is an analysis. Tariffs on building materials such as lumber and metals, has driven up the cost to build or buy a home. Knowing an accurate cost per square foot is essential if you are to stay…

Exploring the potential impact of proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian construction materials, how Canadian tariff retaliation could reshape the industry, and the potential shift towards alternative building methods. Recent statements by the newly inaugurated U.S. President, Donald Trump, propose a significant 25%…

High performance energy efficient homes help to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat and cool them, but this is only half of the story! The embodied carbon in the construction is also important, especially when building mid-rise high density homes. Embodied & operational carbon comparison for mid-rise…

Using naturally occurring microalgae, Prometheus Materials and a team of scientists and engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a carbon zero alternative to carbon intensive portland cement based concrete... suitable for ready mix. In a recent press release, Prometheus Materials, a zero-carbon…

Ecohome encourage anyone building with some ready mix concrete to check if there is a local supplier of CarbonCure to help reduce the carbon footprint of your build. A while back Ecohome was pleased to find and report on some upcoming technologies that were producing Low-carbon and carbon-neutral concrete…

When we think of big-box stores and retailers we don't generally think of sustainability, we think of a "pile it high & sell it cheap" disposable mentality - but we've been discovering that Ikea, the worlds largest furniture retailer, is at least trying. So here’s a new situation – We find that a certain corporation…

Build with Strength is partnering with Habitat for Humanity International to supply the concrete for affordable and sustainable housing in 16 locations across the U.S. Due to the significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions that come with the production of Portland cement, Ecohome has long promoted alternatives to…

We dislike product "Greenwashing," so it's music to our ears that the CMA in the UK will investigate descriptions and labels used to promote products and services claiming to be ‘eco-friendly’ with Worldwide implications. So what is product greenwashing? Greenwashing eh? Heard the one about the 'natural Insulation'…

A new type of two layered paint in a range of colors has been developed by researchers at Columbia University in New York that can save energy & reduce cooling bills. Sounding too good to be true, we took a closer look. Reflective paint keeps buildings cool & lowers AC bills Studies show that a…