"Green" from Day 1
I had someone ask me an interesting question the other day. They very simply asked, “What does ‘Green Building Systems’ mean to you?”...
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Mandy Sykes
- Sep 11
- 3 min
Unraveling the Puzzle of an All-in-One Straw Wall
In the world of sustainable architecture and innovative building materials, Agriboard Green Building Systems™ wants to take center stage,...
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Mandy Sykes
- Aug 25
- 3 min
Revitalizing Factories, Plants and Mills to Provide 21st Century Green Products
In the annals of industrial history, the image of towering factories humming with activity, producing textiles, steel, and various goods,...
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Mandy Sykes
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Nobody asks about Thermal Mass! (only R-factors and R-values)
Okay, so the title isn't 100% accurate. Architects and builders who have been in the energy conservation world for a long time do ask...
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Mandy Sykes
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Buildings Houses out of Wood (or Straw)
I find it interesting that people ask me so often about straw getting moldy, as if all other biobased material that we use to build...
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Mandy Sykes
- Jul 28
- 2 min
Straw Bale Houses vs. Houses Built using Agriboard™ Panels
Let me start by answering one important question: Q. Is Agriboard trying to replace straw bale houses? A. Absolutely not! Straw bale...
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Mandy Sykes
- Jun 26
- 2 min
What is Lignin and Why Should I Care?
Lignin, often referred to as nature's glue, is an organic polymer that plays a crucial role in the structure and support of plants. It is...
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Mandy Sykes
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Building with a Mission
In the wake of natural disasters, the immediate focus is on providing shelter to those who have lost their homes. Traditional housing...
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Mandy Sykes
- Jun 3
- 4 min
Agriboard™ History - The Last 20 Years
By embracing sustainable materials and construction practices, we can reduce the demand for tree-based building materials, protect...
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Mandy Sykes
- May 27
- 2 min
Concrete is Hard on the Environment!
Concrete, while widely used and durable, has significant negative impacts on the environment! Here are some reasons why concrete is...
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Mandy Sykes
- May 20
- 1 min
Carbon Neutral is a World-Wide Mission
In the face of mounting climate challenges, the concept of carbon neutrality has emerged as a beacon of hope for a sustainable future....
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Mandy Sykes
- May 20
- 2 min
To Pre-Engineer or Not to Pre-Engineer. That is the Question.
Spoiler alert! The answer is definitely "To Pre-Engineer", and Agriboard Green Building Systems™ offers the best Pre-Engineered product...
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Mandy Sykes
- May 13
- 3 min
What is "Green Building" and why is Agriboard™ the Real Deal?
In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, the concept of green building has gained significant traction. Green building...
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Mandy Sykes
- May 6
- 1 min
A Poll - Where do we Need Housing TODAY
Vote here and add an explanation or "other" in the comments section!
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Mandy Sykes
- Apr 29
- 2 min
Hay is for Horses, Straw is for Buildings
Believe it or not, one of the questions we often get asked by people when we talk about the use of straw to produce our Agriboard Green...
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Mandy Sykes
- Apr 22
- 1 min
Happy Earth Day
As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, all of us here at Agriboard Green Building Systems™ wanted to take a moment to wish you a very...
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Mandy Sykes
- Apr 15
- 2 min
We Have a Warrant for Your Arrest: How to Capture CO2
Agrifiber, also known as agricultural fiber or plant-based fiber, refers to fibers derived from agricultural crops or residues, such as...
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Mandy Sykes
- Apr 8
- 1 min
That Was Easy! Building a House with Everyday Tools and Equipment
Building a house with sustainable materials has become a growing trend among environmentally-conscious homeowners. Agriboard Green...
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Mandy Sykes
- Apr 1
- 1 min
You Can Have it All
In honor of National Poetry Month we have put together a calligram (also called a concrete/shape poem)
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