This website had a few cool things. First it had a versatile use of bamboo. Bamboo was being made into 2 x 4’s and used to build bridges and school houses. Second was the use of hemp and other natural goods in concrete. It hasn’t been used for a weight bearing wall, but other uses have varied. Third on this page was the use of paper tubing for architectural design. Something so simple and cheap is being used for incredible structures.
More Cool Videos
Posted in Uncategorized on January 16, 2009 by Kenhttp://www.funlol.com/1958/Dubai_Construction!.html
p.s. I like this one the best:
From Calvin Gardner
Cool Videos
Posted in Uncategorized on January 16, 2009 by KenA weird house design can be found at THIS LINK
Cool Saw
Posted in Uncategorized on January 16, 2009 by KenIf I had an unlimited budget this would be a must-have. I think concrete chain saws are the perfect accessory for the guy that needs to have one of every tool. With this tool you can say “yeah, I can cut that and just about anything else you might need”. If there is anyone that has used one of these tools I would love to hear about it. The web site is http://www.icsbestway.com/index.asp then go to the products page but here are some pictures form the web site.
Rob this is Cool.
From Rob Beall
Recycled Paper
Posted in Uncategorized on January 16, 2009 by Ken This is kinda someone elses blog about reclyced paper used as aninsulation product. Not that I’m super big into reclycled products or
hugging trees, I thought that this product seemed very beneficial,
being inexpensive and aboundant at the same time. And I believe that
recycled paper insulation have very competitive R values in relation to
that of popular fiberglass insulation.
Hopefully this is a “cool” enought product to be put on the blog space!
From Robert Palmer
Posted in Uncategorized on January 16, 2009 by Ken
This web site talks about a new (at least to me) style of protecting wood from water, bugs, and fungus.
www.Bluwood.com <http://www.bluwood.com/From Andrew Jordan
Bamboo Building
Posted in Uncategorized on January 16, 2009 by Kenhttp://www.greenhomebuilding.com/bamboo.htm
From Kyle Steed
Pavement – Solar Energy
Posted in Uncategorized on December 20, 2008 by KenThe idea of using the heat absorption for energy storage and use is a very cool idea. Check out this web page for additional information. http://www.invisibleheating.co.uk/road-energy-system-g.asp
Helium Generator
Posted in Uncategorized on December 18, 2008 by KenA helium inflated wind generator idea. Pretty cool on the scale of cool construction ideas. I am not sold but it does illustrate a technology that can be moved and used in different locations. http://www.magenn.com/index.php
Window Testing
Posted in Uncategorized on December 17, 2008 by KenA mobile lab to test windows. Windows have come a long way from the days of your parent’s windows. This is an interesting site. Check it out. http://windows.lbl.gov/facilities/Mowitt/Default.htm
