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Styrofoam Houses

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Abhijeet Chavan
5 August 2004 - 12:00pm

Scientists, engineers and architects develop an affordable, energy efficient, and earthquake-resistant house made from the same material used for disposable cups.

"[S]ome American scientists, engineers and architects think they have a better way to rebuild Afghanistan, using polystyrene.Leading the project is the Washington-based Federation of American Scientists (FAS).Affordable, strong homesThe organisation are particularly interested in finding new ways of making homes safer, and more efficient, especially for those across the globe who live in sub-standard housing."

Full Story: Polystyrene homes planned for Afghans
Source: BBC News, August 4, 2004
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