1. Bamboo: a rapidly renewable material that can be used for structural purposes as well as finishes.
2. Rammed earth: a technique that involves compacting soil into a solid wall or floor system.
3. Straw bale: a construction method that uses bales of straw as the primary building material, offering good insulating properties.
4. Timber: a renewable material that can be used for structural purposes as well as finishes.
5. Hempcrete: a bio-composite material made from the woody core of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder, offering good insulating properties.
6. Recycled materials: using materials such as recycled glass, plastic or metal to create durable and unique building components.
7. Earthbags: a method that involves filling sacks with earth or other natural materials, creating a highly insulated and durable structure.
8. Mycelium: a naturally occurring fungi that can be grown into various shapes and sizes that can be used as a sustainable material for insulation, packaging and even furniture.
9. Cob: a natural building material made from soil, sand, straw and water, perfect for creating organic and sculptural forms.
10. Compressed earth blocks: a technique that involves compressing soil into blocks for use in walls or other building components.
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