Building Blocks Go Green

Audio Report on Dec 22, 2008 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Topics: Engineering, Environment, Radio

Some of the most common building materials – drywall, steel, cement – are among the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Manufacturing them requires vast amounts of energy. Now, several Silicon Valley start-ups are looking for cleaner solutions and some of their efforts are drawing major venture capital.

Additional Links

• Reporter's Notes: Building Blocks Go Green
• U.S. Green Building Council
• Calera Cement
• Serious Materials