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BamCore Board and Top Investors Vote to Sell Assets, Concluding Pioneering Chapter in Sustainable Construction
After careful consideration, our Board of Directors has voted to conclude our 17-year journey as a manufacturer of sustainable building materials by selling our company's assets and intellectual property.
Tobe Sheldon
Jul 133 min read


Why Your Home Is Wasting 25% of Its Heating and Cooling Budget—Psst, It's Your Framing Factor
Traditional home construction methods create a hidden inefficiency that forces your heating and cooling system to work up to 25% harder than necessary, costing you hundreds of dollars annually while making your home less comfortable. The problem lies in something called "framing factor"—a construction industry term that measures how much of your wall space is occupied by wooden studs instead of insulation.
Tobe Sheldon
Jun 188 min read


Build Faster and Better with BamCore’s Prime.24
BamCore's Prime.24 framing system represents a paradigm shift in construction technology, offering builders and homeowners a way to build faster, stronger, and greener without abandoning familiar construction processes.
Tobe Sheldon
Jun 134 min read


The Impact Your Framing System has on Building Performance
The choice you make for your building’s frame is one of the most consequential decisions in construction—it’s a decision that echoes through decades of energy bills, storm seasons, acoustic comfort and even resale values.
Tobe Sheldon
Jun 35 min read


In the Alleys of Washington D.C., Magic is Happening:
Architects Andrew Linn and Jack Becker of BLDUS have created a revolutionary approach to urban infill housing that challenges conventional construction methods. Their "farm-to-shelter" philosophy combines traditional building wisdom with cutting-edge materials like BamCore's hybrid bamboo/wood/Eucalyptus panels to create homes that are not only sustainable and healthy but also deeply connected to their local context.
Tobe Sheldon
May 2710 min read


How BamCore's Advanced Framing Systems Are Revolutionizing Construction
The construction industry is overdue for disruption. BamCore is tackling these urgent challenges head-on by transforming both what we build with and how we build—without forcing builders to abandon familiar construction processes. The green building revolution isn’t a distant vision—it’s happening right now, fundamentally changing how we think about the spaces we create and the impact they have on our world.
Tobe Sheldon
May 67 min read


From Problems to Possibilities: Overcoming Commercialization Challenges to Scale Timber Bamboo in Buildings
Discusses the main challenges to scaling timber bamboo in buildings and the benefits of overcoming these challenges.
Tobe Sheldon
Feb 172 min read


Evaluating Fast-Growing Fibers for Building Decarbonization with Dynamic LCA
The study critiques standard carbon accounting methods and metrics for ignoring the timing of carbon uptake, which can misrepresent the clim
Tobe Sheldon
Jan 301 min read


Babcock Ranch Announces D.R. Horton and BamCore Collaboration to Revolutionize Green Construction Technology
New pilot project to minimize waste, shorten construction timelines, and deliver quieter, healthier and more energy-efficient homes
Tobe Sheldon
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Strength in Sustainability: How BamCore is Transforming Construction
At BamCore, we're excited to be gaining recognition in transforming construction from prestigious publications such as Forbes and Dwell.
Tobe Sheldon
Nov 19, 20242 min read


BamCore Introduces MonoShear: Revolutionizing Entry-Level Home Construction
The innovative MonoShear custom prefab framing system transforms entry-level home construction, slashing time and costs for developers.
Tobe Sheldon
Oct 22, 20242 min read


BamCore Announces Strategic Collaborations with D.R. Horton and Builders FirstSource
Innovative green building systems company forges alliances to expand market reach and accelerate the adoption of resilient building solution
Tobe Sheldon
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Revolutionizing Construction: BamCore's DuoShear Framing System
DuoShear is a carbon-negative custom prefabricated panelized framing system for construction up to five stories.
Tobe Sheldon
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Growing Resilience with Biogenic Building Materials
Decarbonizing the Built Environment, Enhancing Building Resilience and Socio-Economic Benefits
Tobe Sheldon
Sep 24, 20244 min read


The Social and Ecological Importance of Bamboo Forests in Coastal Ecuador
Anthropologist and newest BamCore member Dr. Tamara Britton-Mendieta shares insights on the social-ecological importance of bamboo forests.
Tamara Britton, PhD
Sep 4, 20245 min read


BamCore Featured on Autodesk's Digital Builder Podcast: Episode 94
Join BamCore's Kate Chilton, and Zack Zimmerman, on Autodesk's Digital Builder Podcast as they discuss revolutionizing green building
Tobe Sheldon
Aug 21, 20241 min read


Revolutionary DuoShear Wins 'Building Materials Innovation of the Year' at PropTech Breakthrough Awards
The PropTech Breakthrough Awards aim to evaluate top technology companies and solutions in the global real estate technology industry.
Tobe Sheldon
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Building for Sustainable Development: Advancing Energy Efficiency with Carbon-Negative Materials
Carbon-negative materials are enhancing energy-efficiency in home construction. Dive into the future of green building with BamCore.
Tamara Britton, PhD
Jul 29, 20249 min read


BamCore Selected for Federal Grant to Advance Low-Carbon Building Materials
BamCore, is among the 38 entities selected to potentially receive funding to develop Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
Tobe Sheldon
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Energy Efficiency Enhances Health and Wellbeing
The connection between energy-efficient building techniques in green construction and human health is undeniable. Explore the details.
Tamara Britton, PhD
Jul 11, 20248 min read
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