Masonry Magazine May 2009 Page. 33

Words: Steve Meima
Masonry Magazine May 2009 Page. 33

Masonry Magazine May 2009 Page. 33



How well does the floor function? How much maintenance is required to keep it in good shape? And, finally, how long would the floor last before it needs to be replaced?
For a further explanation of the deeper vision concept is a study done by Symbiotic Engineering, a company that specializes in greenhouse gas and sustainability management. The charts compare the embodied energy and

Embodied Energy
(per ton of material delivered)

Bamboo Flooring
Material Transport
Concrete

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