By Joseph Pomponi, Email: jpp5251@vt.edu Sustainability in building materials is a concept of using more biodegradable materials for construction projects. Sustainable development is described as enhancing quality of life and allowing people to live in a healthy environment and improve conditions for present and future generations (Ortiz, Castells, and Sonnemann 2009). “The improving social, economic … Continue reading RESEARCH BRIEF: Green Construction and Sustainability in Wood as a Building Material