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Goutam Shaw and his wife Geeta Chowdhury of Ottawa are about to embark on building one of the most eco-friendly houses in the region. Plans have been drawn up and ready to go for months, but are still awaiting approval from the City of Ottawa.

"Both my wife Geeta and I wanted to build a house that is eco-friendly. That’s what put us on a path of research."

Durisol is the company putting together Mr. Shaw’s custom-built walls made of the lightweight, porous and durable materials that are non-toxic and deter mould growth, called insulated concrete forms (ICF).

 Once the plans have been approved by the City of Ottawa, Mr Shaw suspects building will take approximately 6 months.