Researchers say they have found a way to build cheap, sturdy homes in one day by spraying a quick-drying ceramic onto flimsy frames. The technology could help the world's 1.3 billion poor.WORLD SCIENCE
sounds like a great material with intriguing possibilities - and the desire to use it in the service of inexpensive and sturdy housing is a good one.
but i wonder if, in addition to earthquake and other tests, they'll be developing solutions for fresh air/ventilation, daylighting, and prevention of mold. being trapped in a dark, dank, and moldy concrete shell doesn't sound good or necessarily more healthy. especially if you live in an especially rainy region like the one described in the article.
sounds like the scientists have done what they're good at. time for the architects to take this on!
If you go to the grancrete website they show a photo sequence of the application. It looks like they even framed in windows and doors using aluminum channels to connect to the foam shell. Probably wouldn't be that difficult to strategically place openings for proper light and air. Maybe they could do a poor man's version of Kiesler's Endless House
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sounds like a great material with intriguing possibilities - and the desire to use it in the service of inexpensive and sturdy housing is a good one.
but i wonder if, in addition to earthquake and other tests, they'll be developing solutions for fresh air/ventilation, daylighting, and prevention of mold. being trapped in a dark, dank, and moldy concrete shell doesn't sound good or necessarily more healthy. especially if you live in an especially rainy region like the one described in the article.
sounds like the scientists have done what they're good at. time for the architects to take this on!
If you go to the grancrete website they show a photo sequence of the application. It looks like they even framed in windows and doors using aluminum channels to connect to the foam shell. Probably wouldn't be that difficult to strategically place openings for proper light and air. Maybe they could do a poor man's version of Kiesler's Endless House
I have tried to find the Grancrete website but have not succeded. Barrett, would you post the address?
The link that archinect provides sends me to a commentary. Has anyone seen this system in the field?
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