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Tucson, like much of the rest of the country, is offering numerous earth-friendly alternatives in home construction. In an effort to lessen the ecological footprint we all leave behind, there is a wide range of options available from simple solar energy conversion to rammed earth and straw bale construction. Rammed earth and adobe structured walls lessen the heat/cold transfer from the exterior to the interior of the home, thereby making internal temperatures more stable and less costly to maintain at comfort levels. Tucson, like most arid climates, experiences vast temperature variations between daytime and night temperatures for most of the year, excluding the Monsoon in summer late June-August.

For those considering green construction and want interior finishes and materials that are non-toxic and environmentally friendly we have a resource right in Tucson's downtown located at 526 N Ninth St. - Originate Natural Building Materials Showroom.