Light Gauge Steel and the 3 Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
In the world of sustainable building materials, steel often takes a backseat to more buzzworthy options like bamboo, reclaimed wood, or...
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Mandy Sykes
Jan 161 min read
Exciting Progress Update: Agriboard's Mill Installed in Marked Tree, Arkansas
The installation of our cutting-edge mill in Marked Tree, Arkansas, (all 200+ feet of it) marks a significant step forward for Agriboard...
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Mandy Sykes
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Six Attributes That Make Your Company a Great Fit for the Agriboard Mill?
About Agriboard™ In an era of increasing environmental consciousness and sustainability concerns, the construction and manufacturing...
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Mandy Sykes
Nov 10, 20233 min read
Building with Straw: Turning Waste into Wealth
"The future of business, I think, is waste. I mean, that's a tremendous amount of money to be made with waste." This quote from Yvon...
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Mandy Sykes
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Building Prosperity: The Agriboard Mill's Role in Community Development
Introduction In the quest for sustainable and community-focused development, innovative solutions often emerge from the most unexpected...
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Mandy Sykes
Oct 30, 20233 min read
Resilient Home = Insurance Savings: Agriboard Green Building Systems' Triumph Over Natural Disasters
In recent years, the frequency and intensity of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires have been on...
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Mandy Sykes
Oct 24, 20234 min read
The Top Ten Wheat and Rice-Producing Regions in the World That Need the Agriboard Mill
Wheat and rice are two of the world's most vital staple crops, providing sustenance for billions of people across the globe. However, the...
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Mandy Sykes
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Let's Talk About Testing
Agriboard Green Building Systems™ manufactures pre-engineered residential, commercial and industrial buildings. We use wheat and rice...
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Mandy Sykes
Sep 15, 20232 min read
"Green" from Day 1
I had someone ask me an interesting question the other day. They very simply asked, “What does ‘Green Building Systems’ mean to you?”...
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Mandy Sykes
Sep 11, 20233 min read
Unraveling the Puzzle of an All-in-One Straw Wall
In the world of sustainable architecture and innovative building materials, Agriboard Green Building Systems™ wants to take center stage,...
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Mandy Sykes
Aug 25, 20233 min read
Revitalizing Factories, Plants and Mills to Provide 21st Century Green Products
In the annals of industrial history, the image of towering factories humming with activity, producing textiles, steel, and various goods,...
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Mandy Sykes
Aug 2, 20232 min read
Nobody asks about Thermal Mass! (only R-factors and R-values)
Okay, so the title isn't 100% accurate. Architects and builders who have been in the energy conservation world for a long time do ask...
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Mandy Sykes
Jul 31, 20232 min read
Buildings Houses out of Wood (or Straw)
I find it interesting that people ask me so often about straw getting moldy, as if all other biobased material that we use to build...
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Mandy Sykes
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Straw Bale Houses vs. Houses Built using Agriboard™ Panels
Let me start by answering one important question: Q. Is Agriboard trying to replace straw bale houses? A. Absolutely not! Straw bale...
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Mandy Sykes
Jun 26, 20232 min read
What is Lignin and Why Should I Care?
Lignin, often referred to as nature's glue, is an organic polymer that plays a crucial role in the structure and support of plants. It is...
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Mandy Sykes
Jun 19, 20232 min read
Building with a Mission
In the wake of natural disasters, the immediate focus is on providing shelter to those who have lost their homes. Traditional housing...
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Mandy Sykes
Jun 3, 20234 min read
Agriboard™ History - The Last 20 Years
By embracing sustainable materials and construction practices, we can reduce the demand for tree-based building materials, protect...
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Mandy Sykes
May 27, 20232 min read
Concrete is Hard on the Environment!
Concrete, while widely used and durable, has significant negative impacts on the environment! Here are some reasons why concrete is...
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Mandy Sykes
May 20, 20231 min read
Carbon Neutral is a World-Wide Mission
In the face of mounting climate challenges, the concept of carbon neutrality has emerged as a beacon of hope for a sustainable future....
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Mandy Sykes
May 20, 20232 min read
To Pre-Engineer or Not to Pre-Engineer. That is the Question.
Spoiler alert! The answer is definitely "To Pre-Engineer", and Agriboard Green Building Systems™ offers the best Pre-Engineered product...
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