It’s now possible to build structures that are carbon negative, fireproof, soundproof, toxin free, earthquake, mold and pest resistant. This video features the first home of its kind in the world. Located in East Sooke on southern Vancouver Island, near Victoria, BC, this eco home showcases what’s possible using Canadian made construction technology and materials. Meet Arno Keinonen, the pioneer behind the Harmless Home, and his team of innovators who made it possible. Learn about this revolutionary product and project from the inventor, planner, builder and homeowners.
Buildings, like this, can mitigate EMF, have an extremely long lifespan and are energy efficient with insulation values well beyond current standards. Canadian innovation and technology has resulted in this revolutionary building product being one answer to climate change while providing hemp farmers with new opportunities.
The sequestration of carbon begins in the field and carries on through the entire manufacturing process and build. Less water, energy, money and resources are required to create these buildings that can last hundreds of years. Buildings constructed from Just BioFiber (JBF) can provide sustainable living within the means of our one Earth and drastically reduce construction waste.
One of the actions being taken to reduce GHG emissions is to start implementing more stringent building codes called Step Codes. Some municipalities are looking to implement Step Code 3 by 2020 and the BC Gov wants to get to Step Code 5 (net zero ready) by 2032. There is a huge cost to this and If the government was bold enough to look into, invest in, and accelerate the development of “harmless homes” it might be a good solution.
Hi there,
Excellent work!
Would you mind sharing size and cost per square foot of the build, as well as the info have requested,
Looking forward to moving forward.
Thank you!
We have our property up for sale right now, and will be purchasing raw land likley on Saltspring Island, or the Cowichan Valley, or perhaps Sooke. We are very interested in getting more information on the process of building a Harmless Home. Even though it may be a few years until we actually start building, we want to have the information well before hand so we can start planning. My sister lives in Victoria, so we would be happy to come down to Victoria to meet with you. thanks, Corinne and Wayne
Please send more info. on cost per sq. ft. etc. also any Govt. Grants for Eco builds. Thanks Robert.
Hello! Wow! love this video. We are looking to retire on the Island and build a healthy home as well. Could you please send more info. on cost per sq. ft. etc. also any Govt. Grants for Eco builds and any other hints or ideas? We are on a somewhat limited budget and want to make as little mistakes as possible, so we figure, best to get advice from the experts! Thanks! You are inspirational!
We live in Ontario. How does biofiber stand up to heavy snow ice and heavy rain.