[BLDG-SIM] Green Insulation Materials

[Lori McElroy]

I only know the UK scene - but Foamglass (rigid foam board from recycled
glass), and sheep's wool (expensive) or hemp insulation are all perfectly
good for commercial buildings.

Check out the Green Directory on our website - www.sust.org

Kind regards

Lori


> From: Kevin Lair <klair at iastate.edu>
> Reply-To: <klair at iastate.edu>
> Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:49:19 -0500 (CDT)
> To: <BLDG-SIM at gard.com>
> Subject: [BLDG-SIM] Green Insulation Materials
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> This is a challenge. I don't find soy being that great of an solution given
> soybeans are not the ideal crop for sustainability, and the protein used is
> can be used for other things to make the foam. I think the best product is
> straw products such as Stramit, but there are very limited options in the US.
> Agriboard is a SIP panel with straw and is expensive upfront but will pay off
> in overall savings. Again, these are probably not the solutions you are
> looking for in this large commercial project either, but that is mostly what I
> have come across.
> 
> I also don't care for foam in that it is not a product that promotes later
> reuse of the materials, or a more dynamic interactive envelop. In the end, it
> seems like it mostly a trade-off to just have good "green" by saving in
> operation cost with good insulation and work for new products. If there are
> better alternatives out there I would love to know as well.
> 
> 
> Kevin Lair
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>> Does anyone know of any insulation materials that are particularly
>> environmentally friendly in terms of embodied energy and life cycle
>> cost?
>> 
>> I am familiar with a soy-based spray foam and have heard of recycled
>> denim insulation being used in residential projects, but this is for a
>> large commercial project in which code requires flame retardant
>> insulation.
>> 
>> Any ideas on green insulation materials that could be used in commercial
>> buildings?
>> 
>> Thanks a lot!
>> 
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