By Guest Blogger Beth Bond, Southeast Green The latest move towards "green" or "sustainable" building has lead to significant shifts in the construction and development arenas. However, as trends …
A new book combining restoration and sustainable building
This is a book about the converging of two movements: historic preservation and environmentalism. Architecture is the ultimate physical representation of a culture, more so than even its flag. — Paul …
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ROMA in use in South Carolina
We wanted to share pictures from a project that was recently finished in South Carolina. A range of ROMA products were used from BioCalce (lime wash) to Marmorino (plaster). …
What is historical Lime Wash Mineral Paint?
Approved as an Eco construction material in Europe with optimum breathability 90% – 95%, prohibits mold forming bacteria, 0% – 1.85% VOC (<30g/lt). BioCalce Lime Wash Paint can be identified in …
Return to the Roman Empire
Benvenuto a ROMA. If one wishes to classify these materials as eco building materials or "green" building materials to associate them with market trends, it is easily accomplished. But it is …








Photo Credit: Caldwell House, TN