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Rubble trench foundation with straw bale form

Why use a rubble trench foundation?
1. 7% of all greenhouse gasses come from the manufacturing of portland cement. Reducing the amount of concrete reduces the amount of air pollution.

2. Concrete is expensive. Reducing concrete can reduce cost of building.

3. Less mass below ground reduces the loss of heat from the floor

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