ORCO Block & Hardscape (ORCO) is a leading Southern California manufacturer of low embodied carbon concrete products. Family owned, ORCO takes pride in excellent customer service – committed to make dealing with ORCO the easiest part of the customers’ day.
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Recall your coursework in life science studies, and you might recall the role that forests play in the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the subsequent conversion to oxygen.
In sustainable construction, resilience is the measure of how well a building can endure and recover from adverse events. In Southern California, where wildfire seasons are intensifying and seismic activity is a constant threat, material selection is more than a design choice—it’s a safeguard for life safety, operational continuity, and long-term value.
Embodied Carbon refers to the emissions from design and construction choices when building a facility, such as the materials used and their manufacture, transportation, and installation.
