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Materials: February 2008 Monthly archive

Straw Sticks and Bricks

photo courtesy of Straw Sticks and Bricks

After a frustrating search throughout the Midwest for construction materials needed for a straw bale home, Jen Carlson and Josh Shear founded Straw Sticks and Bricks in 2001. With show rooms in Omaha and Kansas City and nationwide delivery, the eco-friendly supplier has become a regional favorite.

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Tags:  countertops, furniture, green building, katy ryan, materials

  February 25, 2008 | Comments (4)

Highlights from the International Builders Show 2008

The International Builders Show is hitting it's stride down in Orlando, FL. We aren't sure what the promotion is behind the upside down house (above) but it reminds us of this.

We've scanned the blogosphere for updates on the latest trends, products, and news from the show and here's what we've found.

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Tags:  international builders show

  February 15, 2008 | Comments (1)

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