Recycled Materials used for Home Building
A project in Bolivia has taken materials that are rampant in the area such as plastic bottles and bags as well glass bottles, and have filled them with sand to create a sturdy wall that is quite re-enforced. The buildings are set to make a tourist attraction that will educate people who visit it about the possibility of re-using materials we already have to create plausible living conditions for all.
Ideas like these are necessary to further reduce the worst effects of climate change. It also helps alleviate costs of traditional building, by using readily available materials for new purposes. I truly was excited watching the video below, it inspires me with hope for the future and also really makes me want to build my own version. Watch the video below and leave any comments you might have.
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Are you aware of anyone who is doing any construction with "cob?"
As a Minneapolis real estate agent, I am interested in "green" home construction techniques.
I have written a post about a "green" home building material that is as eco-friendly as you can get. It seems far-fetched to us, but is very common in most parts of the world.
Would you mind sharing it with your readers? I am curious to see if this is something that could ever become a reality in our industry.
http://realestatetwincities.net/what-is-cob
Thank you
Keep up the good work.
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