A blog packed with articles and announcements regarding green building and high performance building products, from key opinion leaders and the Eco Supply team.
SubscribeA blog packed with articles and announcements regarding green building and high performance building products, from key opinion leaders and the Eco Supply team.
SubscribePosted By: EcoSupply | Feb 27, 2024 8:47:00 AM | 4 minute read
One of our A&D consultants, Lee Beckman, recently converted his old Richlite kitchen countertops into a very functional park bench. In late 2022, Lee and his family moved back to his hometown in Oklahoma, and the home they purchased had ...
Posted By: Jason Messinger | Apr 20, 2022 1:20:11 PM | 3 minute read
After months of development and curation, our design and engineering teams are delighted to introduce our new TEKSTUR® Spring 2022 pattern designs! Pictured Above: 12" x 12" swatches of our three new patterns. Actual panel size is 48" x ...
Posted By: EcoSupply | Aug 17, 2021 3:58:47 PM | 2 minute read
The Declare label, also known as "The Nutrition Label for Products," sets a sustainable design , focused on manufacturing transparency and tracking the life cycle of materials. The International Living Future Institute, created the Declare ...
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Posted By: Anthony Brozna | Jul 28, 2020 3:46:01 PM | 4 minute read
We've been spending lots of time sitting out on our porches or patios lately. It's summer, we are having cookouts, visiting with friends and family and being outside is one of our only options to spend time with them while social ...
Posted By: Anthony Brozna | Apr 23, 2020 2:25:23 PM |
Posted By: EcoSupply | Sep 23, 2019 3:47:01 PM | 5 minute read
When you are a company that promotes sustainability and saving the environment on a daily basis, it's imperative to support the Global Climate Strike. Some of our team took to the streets with local youth, activists, and angry citizens. The ...
Posted By: Cami Quinteros | Aug 16, 2019 10:08:00 AM | 4 minute read
From the editor: Cami Quinteros, a staff architect and project manager, recently took a trip to Spain for an intense two week course on traditional architecture. Here is their summary of the knowledge brought home from the course: Hidden ...
Posted By: Jose Sosa Rueda | Mar 13, 2019 12:45:04 PM | 3 minute read
When talking about windows, we should speak of performance, build quality, sound control, cost, and aesthetics. We are in the era of high-performance and sustainable building practices, and the window is one of the most complicated and ...
Posted By: EcoSupply | Aug 6, 2018 1:45:35 PM | 2 minute read
Bildau & Bussmann was awarded the project of planning and manufacturing windows for the reconstruction of the historical portal facades of Berlin's City Palace. These are box casement windows, with profiles consisting of an exterior and ...
Posted By: EcoSupply | Nov 17, 2017 2:23:12 PM | 1 minute read
We have once again collaborated with Jessica at Cheese Grotto to create a more affordable, space sensitive version of the original Cheese Grotto. You can get ahead of the action by helping to fund their crowdfunding campaign on Women You ...
Posted By: EcoSupply | Feb 23, 2017 8:30:00 AM | 2 minute read
We recently put on an installation seminar at our Richmond, Virginia location, featuring our new rainscreen offering called CUPACLAD. Created as a joint project by Danish architects and Cupa Pizzaras, CUPACLAD is inexpensive, easy to ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Feb 15, 2017 7:33:00 AM | 1 minute read
Rainscreen systems have become one of the most efficient solutions for exterior cladding. It provides numerous advantages in terms of thermal and acoustic insulation, avoiding thermal bridges and condensation problems. The CUPACLAD® natural ...
Posted By: Bart Bettencourt | Feb 7, 2017 11:48:00 AM |
This video will walk you through installing glass-mount window treatments on European triple glazed tilt & turn windows: In the video we use sash-mount/glass-mount window shades, solving an issue when using tilt and turn windows. The ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 17, 2017 11:30:00 AM | 4 minute read
It's all in the details. Here are 6 Key Steps for the CAD/CAM file hand-off: Our out-sourced CNC router and panel processing business grew out our willingness to cut the Plyboo, Richlite, and other panels we sell as raw material. Our ...
Posted By: EcoSupply | Jan 1, 2017 1:37:00 PM | 4 minute read
The Process Large rolls of FSC® Certified paper, are run through a bath to be saturated with a thermosetting resin, cut into sheets, then stacked into a plywood press where heat and pressure are applied. Using a thermosetting resin in the ...
Posted By: EcoSupply | Dec 13, 2016 4:56:18 PM | 2 minute read
It seems like this year has passed us by in the blink of an eye. But then we looked back at all that happened this year. We just wanted to take a second to update our clients on what's been going on at Eco Supply this year. We'll skip the ...
Posted By: Connor McCormick | Jun 4, 2016 5:58:00 PM | 3 minute read
Progress has always experienced difficulty in the face of tradition. Many new developments, from instant replay in baseball, to digital cameras in cinema have faced opposition from purists who need little other argument than “this is the ...
Posted By: Connor McCormick | Feb 15, 2016 10:35:00 AM | 3 minute read
Today we’re going to spend some time paying homage to one of our favorite raw materials at Eco Supply: cork. Cork comes from the bark of the cork oak tree, a medium sized evergreen that grows predominently in southwest Europe. The tree is ...
Posted By: Connor McCormick | Dec 8, 2015 4:54:00 AM | 2 minute read
At a time when locally sourced, organic food is growing in popularity, it’s easy for voices to get lost in the chatter surrounding a topic that deserves this increasing attention. That being said, some ideas are so innovative that they ...
Posted By: Connor McCormick | Aug 25, 2015 1:11:00 AM | 2 minute read
The Hudson Woods Tree House is a perfect example of a company utilizing the eco-friendly, long lasting products we distribute at Eco Supply, in a creative and fun way. This new take on an old concept combines sound modern design, with a ...
Posted By: Connor McCormick | Aug 10, 2015 2:47:00 AM |
Studio Troika completed their Harley Davidson project earlier this year, and WOW it looks GREAT! Richlite Rainscreen was used to accent the building with Harley's signature edgy look, while still using green building materials.
Posted By: Connor McCormick | Jul 28, 2015 3:00:00 AM | 2 minute read
Sustainable living is a choice that not only benefits the environment through low impact production and energy conservation, but can save you money in the long run. This is especially true when you expand the sustainability of eco-friendly ...
Posted By: Connor McCormick | Jul 21, 2015 3:45:00 AM | 1 minute read
What’s better than discovering innovative, sustainable products that are long lasting and minimize environmental impact? When some of the largest companies in the world utilize those same products. Businesses such as Microsoft, H&M, and ...
Posted By: EcoSupply | Jul 14, 2015 4:41:00 AM | 1 minute read
We are always really excited to see our products being used in creative new ways. CitiBin is a perfect example of Richlite’s ability to combine sustainable solutions with aesthetic appeal. CitiBin’s products are designed for city homes as a ...
Posted By: Brooks Perlin | Jul 6, 2015 4:42:00 AM | 2 minute read
Some immediate issues addressed were code compliance issues, causing Passive Home architects to first apply for “Special Consideration” before beginning construction. It is also difficult to reach Passive Home Standards in High Rise ...
Posted By: EcoSupply | Mar 5, 2015 5:08:00 AM |
Eco Supply is at the BuildingEnergy 15 NESEA Conference in Boston this week, showing off some of our new green building envelope products: SIGA Tapes and Wraps, Thermacork Expanded Cork Insulation, and Intus Triple Glazed Windows and Doors. ...
Posted By: EcoSupply | Feb 26, 2015 5:15:00 AM | 1 minute read
Sometimes nature doesn't play well with the structures we have created. Hurricane Sandy devastated much of the North East. One of our clients emailed us the photo above with a message: "This is pretty much the only thing that was salvagable ...
Posted By: Brooks Perlin | Jun 6, 2014 5:25:00 AM | 1 minute read
1x4, Random lengths 3’-9’ Material is surfaced to 7/8” x3.5” wide, all 4 edges rolled with ¼” Radius. We can surface thinner than 7/8” but not thicker. We can also eliminate the rolled edges or add a groove for deck clips, Ipe Clips or ...
Posted By: Anthony Brozna | Jun 3, 2014 5:46:00 AM | 1 minute read
Eco Supply’s FSC Teak Butcher Block material is made from sustainably harvested Burmese teak. The teak trees are grown on FSC plantations owned and managed by Proteak, a public company listed on the BMV (Mexican Stock Exchange). The trees ...
Posted By: Brooks Perlin | Jun 2, 2014 5:51:00 AM | 2 minute read
Proteak is plantation grown teak that is all FSC certified. Proteak comes in grades up to the highest quality (Fine European Quality or FEQ) teak but much less expensive than old growth teak. Most of the world's old growth teak comes from ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Apr 15, 2014 5:55:00 AM | 1 minute read
Chris Bennett from the Saratoga Springs area laminated 1/4" Richlite to a substrate. He then glued the same material to the edges of the substrate and trimmed the deck back to the the edge using a flush trim bit and the Richlite edge as the ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Feb 28, 2014 5:58:00 AM | 2 minute read
According to the Passive House Institute, the Passive House concept is "today's highest energy standard with the promise of slashing the heating energy consumption of buildings by an amazing 90%." This sustainably transformed Brookyln ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 23, 2014 9:30:00 AM |
The golden brown grain of Proteak lumber adds a rich contrast to the white stucco walls of this modern suburban home.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 23, 2014 9:00:00 AM |
David Salmela Architects designed this quiet getaway located in the midst of a scenic beech forest in Michigan. Richlite Midnight Iron RainShadow serves as a strong and aesthetic exterior to this spacious residence.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 23, 2014 7:24:00 AM |
Ideal for food preparation, Suberra cork is antimicrobial and stands up very well to the impact of your kitchen knives. Truly a unique addition to any kitchen.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 23, 2014 7:17:00 AM | 1 minute read
Designed by Matter Architect Practice and Parson's School of Design, the Bronxscape is a 3,500 square foot communal rooftop complete with a greenhouse, an open pavilion with space for cooking and dining, and photovoltaic panels that cut the ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 23, 2014 7:00:00 AM |
While most panels tend to fade from sun exposure, Richlite panels actually deepen and darken in color over time, giving them a vivid richness as captured by the exterior cladding on this cabin.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 22, 2014 7:36:00 AM |
A Suberra cork kitchen countertop that pairs beautifully with the white farmhouse style cabinets.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 17, 2014 7:41:00 AM |
Pictured above is a Richlite Mightnight Iron Rainscreen for a Minnesotan home designed by Salmela Architects. Durable and long-lasting, Richlite will protect your home's exterior for several years to come and actually deepen in color over ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 16, 2014 7:50:00 AM |
Check out your paperbacks at these paper composite kiosks at Cherry Creek Library in Colorado! The kiosks were fabricated out of Browns Point Richlite.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 16, 2014 7:44:00 AM | 1 minute read
Designed by renown architect David Salmela, The Bagley Nature Area is a LEED Platinum outdoor teaching laboratory that opened in 2010 at the University of Minnesota Duluth. A notable contribution to those LEED points came from the use of ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 13, 2014 8:22:00 AM |
Far more elegant and sustainably incomparable, Richlite is undoubtably a better option than typical metal bathroom partitions. The usual specification is 1/2'' panels with 3/4'' doors.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 13, 2014 8:20:00 AM |
A Richlite Black Diamond bathroom vanity for a home in Darien, CT. The rich black diamond provides a lovely contrast to the white walls, sink, and cabinets.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 13, 2014 8:10:00 AM |
An out-of-the-box use of Richlite RainShadow! Architect David Salmela designed this "Pavillion" out of Midnight Iron Richlite for a Michigan home.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 13, 2014 8:00:00 AM |
An inventive Richlite Black Diamond desk with an added indentation for file organization. The added space in the desk substitutes a bulky drawer that would otherwise take up chair space. Easily machinable, Richlite is amenable to any ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 13, 2014 7:57:00 AM |
Naturally packed with oily resins called tectoquinones, Proteak lumber is a very smart choice for frequently used stairs. The resins will protect the wood from cracking, chipping, and even termites.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 9, 2014 9:30:00 AM |
The high resin content in teak protects the wood from cracking and other distortions that can occur over time in an outdoor environment. This makes Proteak an exceptional choice for your home's backyard deck, such as the one shown above for ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 9, 2014 2:36:00 AM |
Displaying the gorgeous exotic variation in Proteak wood, this kitchen cart is also extremely hard-wearing and water resistant due to its naturally occurring and protective oily resins. No need to worry about the condition of your kitchen ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 9, 2014 2:23:00 AM |
Suberra cork is an ideal option for a food-prepping cutting board due to its antimicrobial properties. In fact, in lab tests for E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, our cork received a 5-star rating!
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 9, 2014 2:18:00 AM |
FoMu Alternative Ice Cream in Allston, Mass. is definitely a spot to check out while in the Boston area. The sustainably-minded owners sell locally made, coconut milk-based ice cream behind a beautifully installed Suberra countertop. ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 9, 2014 2:12:00 AM |
A beautifully furnished FSC-Certified and sustainably harvested Proteak BBQ pit station perfect for your outdoor summer cooking!
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 8, 2014 3:42:00 AM |
Because of its closed cell structure, Suberra cork is water resistant and antimicrobial, making it ideal for any bathroom application like the vanity top pictured above.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 8, 2014 2:43:00 AM |
Durable, clean cut and unique, a Suberra cork desk is certainly a great addition to any home or work office.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 6, 2014 3:59:00 AM |
Paços de Ferreira, widely known as Portugal's Capital of Furniture, is home to the largest Portuguese exhibition center. Lined with 10,000 square miles of cork, this exhibition hall is open to trade shows, various performances, and sporting ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Jan 6, 2014 3:48:00 AM |
The Tetra Shed shown here features a beautifully crafted Thermacork exterior facade. Covering only only 10m² in area, a tetra shed is a year-round outdoor garden office. Innovative and sustainable, it is built using Modern Methods of ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Dec 28, 2013 4:08:00 AM |
Pictured here is an elegant Richlite Blue Canyon residential kitchen countertop with a perfectly fit sink. Since Richlite is composed of paper, it can have a "motted" appearance due to the striations from the paper fibers. Give your kitchen ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Dec 28, 2013 4:01:00 AM |
A New York actor's awe-instilling home designed by Bates Masi Architects in Noyack Creek. Bates Masi describes the house as "a study in architectural theatre: a series of spaces in a carefully scripted sequence that subtly reflect [the ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Dec 23, 2013 4:22:00 AM |
Forget your old tiles and fabricate your next shower and floor with Richlite! Perfectly durable and water resistant, Richlite adds a unique touch to any bathroom. There is also no need to turn to the typical porcelain for your bathroom ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Dec 23, 2013 4:19:00 AM | 1 minute read
Thought Richlite was only useful as a countertop? Think again! It is extremely durable, water resistant, and machinable, making it an excellent application for a sink of any kitchen. This "turbo charged wood," as we like to call it, can be ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Dec 23, 2013 4:17:00 AM |
Featured here is a Blue Canyon Richlite reception countertop for PNC Bank in New Brunswick, NJ. The 1 1/2'' thick rounded front profile was produced by forming a stacked edge with 1/2'' thick material. A stacked edge is a perfect ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Dec 20, 2013 4:25:00 AM |
Need to add some aesthetics to your home? Why not try something completely unique and sustainable! Featured here is a beautiful modern home with a thermacork exterior base. The material is extremely durable with its compressive strength of ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Dec 16, 2013 4:27:00 AM |
The 2010 Shanghai Expo featured outstanding Pavilions from 79 different countries that embodied the theme of "BetterCity - Better Life." The Portuguese Pavilion was designed by architect Carlos Couto, who highlighted the importance of a ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Dec 8, 2013 4:35:00 AM |
This beautiful, modern Richlite Black Diamond desk was fabricated by En Masse Bespoke Interiors, an acclaimed design firm in the UK. The left photo shows off the sleek and vivid black surface, which was given a coating of Richlite color ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Dec 7, 2013 4:37:00 AM |
Thermacork not only offers excellent insulation, but also very unique aesthetics as an exterior facade. It is extremely durable and can tolerate a large range of temperature variation, giving this sustainable solution great longevity.
Posted By: Matt Berk | Dec 6, 2013 4:40:00 AM |
Featured here is a behind-the-scenes look at how Thermacork is produced. Cork is shredded, pressed to the same density as oak, and then steam heated. This heating expands the cork and allows the naturally occurring waxy substance, suberin, ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Dec 6, 2013 4:00:00 AM |
Thermacork 100% natural and renewable cork insulation has amazing thermal properties. It will significantly reduce a building's energy consumption due to its high insulating range (R-4 per inch) and stability. This residential insulation ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Nov 29, 2013 4:52:00 AM |
Another section of our booth at Greenbuild 2013! Featured here are Richlite black diamond bathroom partitions (left) and a recycled glass surface (right). Richlite bathroom partitions are not only more aesthetically pleasing, but ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Nov 29, 2013 4:49:00 AM |
Eco Supply had an amazing time at Greenbuild 2013! Featured here at our booth is Agristrand's Harvest Gold particle board, which is made from recovered soy straw waste. It contains no added formaldehyde and is sourced within a 75-mile ...
Posted By: Matt Berk | Nov 18, 2013 4:46:00 AM |
It's unavoidable to find yourself marveling at the gorgeous bathrooms while staying at the Maidstone Inn in East Hampton. The elegant vanity tops were fabricated out of Richlite Chocolate Glacier.