Wood-frame homes are more environmentally friendly
than those constructed of steel or concrete, according to a new study by 15 U.S. universities and research institutes.
Additionally, the researchers, known as the Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials, or CORRIM, concluded that most of the energy required to build an average home is consumed during the manufacture of building materials - not during actual construction
.
"These are landmark findings," said Kelly McCloskey, president and CEO of the Wood Promotion Network. "This offers a first-ever snapshot of how building materials
impact our environment."
than those constructed of steel or concrete, according to a new study by 15 U.S. universities and research institutes.Additionally, the researchers, known as the Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials, or CORRIM, concluded that most of the energy required to build an average home is consumed during the manufacture of building materials - not during actual construction
."These are landmark findings," said Kelly McCloskey, president and CEO of the Wood Promotion Network. "This offers a first-ever snapshot of how building materials
impact our environment."