Articles by tag: Andrew Legge Podcast
The New York Times recently wrote about an architecture critic’s quest to bring alive the story of South Carolina’s historic homes and real estate in the face of booming new development. They called it the Newish Charleston, which is a perfect term for the give and take of new construction versus historic preservation. No […]
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Architecture & Design
What Lies In Your Walls? Exploring the Healthy Alternative to Fiberglass Insulation
Today’s consumers are more and more concerned with their health and the health of the planet, and their buying choices reflect these holistic values. Construction materials, like insulation, are no exception to the rule. Though fiberglass insulation has long been the industry standard, there are healthy and environmentally conscious alternatives that are upsetting the […]
Architecture & Design
Communicating a Green Insulation Responsibility to Customers
As consumers develop an interest in healthy, high-performance building products, coarse wool products such as Havelock Wool are becoming the gold standard for a truly green insulation product. Today on the A&D Podcast brought to you by MarketScale, host Tyler Kern sat down with Cameron Reith, founder and partner of Greenhome Solutions, a family-owned […]
AEC
The Discussion on Sustainable Materials Is Shifting (Slowly But Surely)
Over time, consumers become more familiar with the vast options for high-quality, sustainable building materials, but how is the conversation coming along on an industry-wide level? On this episode of the AEC podcast brought to you by Marketscale, host Tyler Kern sits down with Andrew Legge, founder of Havelock Wool, and Mike Horgan, design-builder […]
AEC
How Wood & Wool are Intersecting in Sustainable Design
Globally, there are 2.4 trillion square feet of constructed environment, a number slated to double in the next 40 years. Instead of racing to build faster and cheaper, there is a growing demand to build better and more ecologically responsibly. What better material is there than two age-old renewable resources that are finding popular […]
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Reinventing the RV with Wool, with Havelock Wool and Homegrown Trailers
Renting an RV for a road trip has become a staple of American culture and family bonding. But for a vehicle meant to enable a closer connection to nature, renting an RV is also equated to funny smells and a machine that wasn’t too friendly to the environment meant to be explored. Enter Homegrown […]
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Insulating with Wool Could Save the Planet with Andrew Legge of Havelock Wool
Wool is common natural fiber. Its applications range widely; it’s a staple of the clothing and textile industries, and it has the ability to absorb odors as well as sounds. You can even use it in making compost. There’s also other surprising uses for wool, namely: building insulation. Andrew Legge is the CEO of Havelock […]