Green Building Practices

noun a material, such as straw, rushes, or palm leaves, used to cover roofs

• The roof of the traditional cottage was made of tightly packed thatch.
• I love the cozy look of thatch roofs on old houses.
• That party was so fun, it was totally thatch!
• The idea of using thatch as a metaphor for protection dates back centuries.

noun A building that is constructed below ground level, similar to a skyscraper but going downwards instead of upwards

• The architect designed an innovative earthscraper to maximize space in the crowded city.
• Have you heard about that new earthscraper they're building downtown?
• Check out that massive earthscraper, it's so cool!
• The roots of the tree reached deep into the ground like an earthscraper.

noun a type of lightweight concrete that is made by introducing air or gas bubbles into the mixture to reduce its density and improve insulation properties

• Aerated concrete is a type of lightweight concrete that is produced by adding air bubbles to the mixture.
• I heard that aerated concrete is great for building because it's strong and lightweight.
• Aerated concrete is like the bubble wrap of building materials - light and easy to work with.
• Using aerated concrete in your construction project is like adding a breath of fresh air to the design.