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New and Old Sustainable Building Materials

Natural Building

The manufacture of concrete, steel, and glass uses vast amounts of raw materials and water and emits copious amounts of greenhouse gases per year. Bamboo possesses a high strength-to-weight ratio, is long-lasting, and has greater compressive strength than concrete or brick. It can be used to create bricks, blocks, and paving slabs.

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The Bronx Vibe, a New, 155-residence, Luxury Rental Development

CCR Magazine

The two floors are connected via an architectural staircase. Ray Builders faced several unusual challenges during construction of the Vibe, mainly related to the project’s location and concrete structural system. Concrete floor slabs and a superstructure require continuous pouring to achieve the required structural strength. “We