A place where I write on commercial steel buildings
For an eye opening comparison of the environmental benefits, consider that you can build a 2,000 square foot home from the steel of six recycled cars, whereas you would need to cut down forty to fifty trees to do the same job in wood! Physical health and safety also get high marks with steel. For one, steel is less conducive to mildews and mold than wood buildings. Steel does not rust due to the galvanization process. These two factors lead to better air quality within the dwelling than you can find in most houses built of natural materials. One of the biggest safety concerns of home and business owners is that of the building being a fire hazard.