Ecological building materials
- Knowledge of a broad range of materials and different shades of green
- Special knowledge of materials available onsite or in the neighborhood
- Strong network of local, FSC certified and salvaged wood resources
Services
Ecological building help from planning to hands-on work.
We utilize our experience, connections and aptitude to help homeowners, builders and communities with collaborative ecological building projects.
How we work
Contracting, consultation, creative economics, and owner participation.
The archive described ION's services as a mix of contracting, consultations, homeowner participation, educational workshops and volunteer work parties.
Small spaces
- Micro-green infill and accessory dwelling units
- Special nooks and sculptural spaces
- Garden structures and gathering spaces
Traditional earth and lime recipes
- Earthen plasters and clay or milk paints
- Polished earthen floors
- Cob, wattle and daub, light straw clay, and light woodchip clay walls
- Earthen ovens and sculptural adobe
Wall systems
- Insulated concrete forms, specifically FasWall and Durisol
- Advanced wood framing
- Straw bale wall systems
- Lime stuccoes, plasters and paints
Chemical sensitivities
- Least-toxic materials
- Minimizing EMFs
- Special consultations and research
Holistic site management
- Edible forest garden site design and installation
- Rainwater catchment and rain gardens
- Grey water
Energy efficiency
Weatherization and whole-house thinking.
- Remodels, additions and small projects
- Super insulated envelopes
- Advanced energy efficiency detailing
- Insulating window inserts
- Wastewater heat recovery
- Consulting and workshops