GSBN:carbon sequestering

[bainbridge bainbrid@...]

Hello all,

Has anyone made a serious effort to calculate potential carbon 
sequestration in straw bale buildings?

This should include an offset if cement plasters are used --high energy demand.

Thanks

d
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David Bainbridge
Environmental Studies Coordinator
GLS Department
United States International University
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