Integrative building is an holistic approach requiring multiple-disciplines of electrical, architecture, HVAC, landscape design etc. in the planning of a new structure or renovation.
Integrative building achieves cost-effective and resource-efficient results.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
1.1 Heating
1.1.1 Furnaces
1.1.2 Natural Gas Furnaces
1.1.3 Radiant Heat
1.1.4 Alternative Wood
1.2 Cooling
1.2.1 Air Conditioning
1.2.2 Ventilation
1.3 Energy
1.3.1 Solar
1.3.2 Wind Technology
BUILDING MATERIALS
2.1 Walls
2.1.1 Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
2.1.2 Rammed Earth
2.1.3 Earthbag
2.1.4 Straw bale
2.1.5 Adobe Block Walls
2.1.6 Cob Walls
2.1.7 Cordwood Walls
2.2 Pathways and Driveways
2.2.1 Permeable Pavers
2.2.2 Recycled Rubber Pavers
2.3 Roofing 2.3.1 Recycled Rubber Roofing
2.3.2 Metal Roofing
2.4 Synthetic Lumber for Decks and Docks 2.4.1 Bale Board
2.4.2 Trex
2.5 Paints and Plasters 2.5.1 American Clay
2.5.2 VOC Free Paints
2.6 Insulation
2.6.1 Hempcrete
2.6.2 Cellulose insulation
2.6.3 Cotton Insulation
2.6.4 Ecovative Insulation: Structural Insulating Pane
2.7 Flooring
2.7.1 Reclaimed Lumber
2.8 Lighting 2.8.1 Solatube Lighting
2.9 Interior 2.9.1 Purepanel- Shelving, tables, bookcases and cabinetry
2.10 Windows
2.10.1 Why use Energy Star windows?
2.10.2 Argon Gas Windows
2.11 Doors
2.12 Damp Proofing
2.13 Weather Proofing and Protection
PERMACULTURE
3.1 Passive Solar Heating
3.2 Passive Cooling
3.2.1 Cross Ventilation
3.2.2 Shade
3.3 Native Plants and Lawn Care
3.3.1 Lawn Care
3.3.2 Gardens
3.4 List of Trees
3.5 Rain Harvesting Systems
3.6 Grey Water Treatment
3.6.1 (UV) Water Treatment
3.7 Shoreline Permits
LAND STEWARDSHIP
4.1 Composting
4.1.2 Anaerobic Composting
4.1.3 Vermiculture
4.2 Recycling
4.2.2 Glass
4.2.3 Metal
4.2.4 Pape
4.2.5 Plastic
4.3 Human Waste
4.3.1 The Composting Toilet
4.3.2 Wastewater Reuse (Blackwater)
4.3.3 Waterloo Biofilter
4.4 Shoreline Design
4.4.1 Foreshore Structures
4.4.2 Floating Docks
4.4.3 Rip Rap (Artificial Reefs)
4.5 Bear-Resistant Garbage/Recycling/Composting Bins
4.5.1 TyeDee Bins
4.5.2 Rollins Bear Cart
4.5.3 UnBearable Bins
4.5.4 Critter Guard Lock Systems