Nova Terra News

I write about the business of climate change the the built environment, and how we can use the earth to solve many of our building related problems.

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Hello (New) World!

738 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
💼 Business Sustainability Entrepreneurship Innovation Construction Investing
  1. Nova Terra Inc. is focused on creating a sustainable future through innovative building materials like EcoBlox made from lime-stabilized compressed earth blocks.
  2. The founder, Lisa Morey, has a background in earthen masonry and is passionate about infusing technological innovation into traditional building methods.
  3. Acceleration in business growth, pitching to major projects like the Georgia O'Keeffe museum, and receiving positive feedback have energized Lisa Morey and Nova Terra Inc. for a promising future.

What the What?

279 implied HN points • 22 Apr 24
🔬 Science Innovation Materials Construction Energy Sustainability
  1. Nova Terra's EcoBlox are sustainable building blocks that are free of cement, fireproof, and made from waste materials.
  2. The EcoBlox are 4x stronger than traditional adobe, climate-friendly, mold-resistant, and earthquake-resistant.
  3. The production of EcoBlox involves using sand and clay fines from rock quarries, and the company is collaborating with partners like NREL and West Gate for innovation.

This Is How We Do It

1 HN point • 29 Apr 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Funding Mentorship Presentations Startup
  1. In storytelling, including elements like who, what, how, when, where, and sometimes why is important. Keeping the writing brief can also enhance the story.
  2. Continuous evolution and support play key roles in the success of Nova Terra and its initiatives like EcoBlox.
  3. Preparing and delivering concise presentations is crucial for securing external funding and scaling up a startup like Nova Terra.

Coming soon

0 implied HN points • 29 Mar 24
📰 News General
  1. There is a post coming soon by Lisa Morey on Nova Terra News.
  2. The post will be available on novaterrainc.substack.com.
  3. Readers can subscribe to Nova Terra News to stay updated on the upcoming post.