Colombian company Conceptos Plásticos saw two pressing issues in the world and decided to tackle both with recycled building materials. One issue is the housing crisis, prevalent in Latin America where 80 percent of the population now resides in urban areas. The second is the overwhelming amount of plastic crowding landfills. To combat these issues, Conceptos Plásticos recycles plastic into LEGO-like building blocks that families can use to easily construct their own homes.
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Organica Straw Bale House
We are a group of craftsmen enthusiastic about natural materials. Our goal is to use local resources to build healthy housing. We revive traditional building crafts and combine them with modern knowledge of natural construction. We can build a new building and renovate an old house.
Tiny House/ Converted Horse Trailer: TOUR
In this video we meet Gary and take the TOUR of his converted horse trailer which he has turned it into a “Toy Hauler” type trailer to live in. His workmanship is outstanding and I think you’ll love it!
Is Your Dream Farm Abandoned And Waiting For You?
There are abandoned farms everywhere in the rural area where we live. This is a tragedy as places that were loved so much just rot, but it is also an opportunity for anyone who wants to own a farm!
What is the world’s most advanced off-grid tiny house?
When building a tiny house with off-grid capabilities, there is a lot of technology that goes into the creation of the structure. This video outlines all the technical elements of the Luthorville tiny house project.
The Future of Transportation?
I’ve always driven small efficient vehicles and fully support reducing costs, saving energy and reducing pollution, but there’s a reasonable limit to how flimsy you can go. An Indian car company makes what could be the flimsiest car in the world. They use a 3-wheeled tuk tuk frame and build a box on top. To … Read more