Sunday, December 7, 2014

windswept city

The strong, variable winds blow constantly, so the skins of the buildings are built of corrugated, hot-pressed banana leaves.  The buildings can sway and stretch with the winds.  No petroleum products needed.

4 comments:

  1. wow...a great idea for a sustainable building material.

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  2. Thank you Majesta. This was inspired by your description of a precariously leaning abandoned school house somewhere between your lake house and Drippin' Springs. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  3. Yes, that wonderful schoolhouse in Mosheim, Texas...like a constant reminder of better economic days.

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