We have spent quite a bit of time in this blog so far emphasizing how important process is in green building. But sooner or later if you are going to build or renovate, you have to actually select …
Did you know the Green Building Council is now in Italy?
GBCI and GBC Italia have joined forces to support the pilot of the LEED Italia 2009 Rating System (LEED Italia 2009 per le Nuove Costruzioni). LEED Italia 2009 Rating System launched April 14, 2010. …
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EPA Urges Caution on Lead-based Paint in Flooded Areas of Tennessee
Due to recent flooding in western and central Tennessee, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Region 4 wants to ensure that families are not at increased risk for lead poisoning, because …
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Zero Energy Home
Have you been following national conversation about Zero Energy Homes? ROMA porducts can help with your Zero Energy building. If you haven't heard about this new type of construction check out this …
Are your low VOC paints still pertoleum based?
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