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Ecological Building Systems was set up in Athboy, County Meath in 2000, the UK division was established in 2007 and is based near Carlisle in Cumbria. Through strong relationships with European partners, the first products imported were the Pro Clima range of airtight and windtight building products. The company went on to establish itself as sole importers of some of the highest performing natural insulations available on the market. Ecological Building Systems promote a 'Fabric First' approach to building design with in-depth technical support, championing the use of more natural materials to optimise building performance and durability. Our product range includes: Pro Clima airtight & windtight systems Gutex natural wood fibre insulation Diasen insulating cork & lime based plaster Calsitherm breathable insulation boards Wellhofer airtight attic hatches Finsa airtight racking boards Thermo Hemp Combi Jute natural insulation (Ireland only) Bosig Phonotherm up-cycled structural insulation board Celenit wood wool thermal & acoustic insulation (Ireland only) Auro natural paints (Ireland only)

Started in 1991 by Joel & Joy Hirshberg who were trying to build a natural & non-toxic home. We now offer more than 3,000 natural and non-toxic building products that are certified and fully tested by our staff over the past 20 years. Non-toxic flooring, finishes, cabinetry, countertops, energy and water conservation.

LivingHomes (www.livinghomes.net), is a designer and developer of modern, prefabricated homes that combine world-class architecture with an unparalleled commitment to healthy and sustainable construction. The first LivingHome, designed by Ray Kappe, FAIA, was installed in eight hours. It became the first home ever to receive a LEED for Home Platinum rating. Twenty-eight LivingHomes have been or will soon be certified LEED Platinum and one LEED Gold, making the company one of the most experienced designers of homes at the highest level of LEED certification. LivingHomes have garnered significant industry recognition including the AIA’s top sustainable award, Green Builder Magazine’s Home of Year, Business 2.0 “World’s 11 Coolest Products”, Business Week’s “Architectural Wonders of the World”, and the Sustainable Quality Awards Grand Prize. LivingHomes are available in standard or customized configurations to builders, developers and individuals. In addition to design, LivingHomes its own project in Atwater Village, Los Angeles (all six single family homes were certified LEED Platinum) and has worked with Make It Right on affordable housing projects in New Orleans and the Ft. Peck Indian Reservation in Montana.