Turning Dunes Into Architecture

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Turning Dunes Into Architecture

Architecture student Magnus Larsson details his bold plan to transform the harsh Sahara desert using bacteria and a surprising construction material: the sand itself.

Additional Info

Topics: Private Sector Development, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Policy
Regions:
Africa
GP/Global Themes:
Environment & Natural Resources, Water
keywords:
Africa, Architecture, Bacteria, Biology, Design, Sustainability, Water
Language:
English
Learning Mode:
Video
Date Added: November 13, 2015
Length:
11:43

About the Presenters

Magnus Larsson

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MOHAMMAD

- Feb 1, 2021

Great!

Joy Mildred Adhiambo

- Sep 14, 2020

Dunes

Anvar

- Mar 29, 2020

Interesting!

Andradiet I.J

- Nov 8, 2019

great idea and seemed technologically realistic. But how far has the idea progressed, since 4 years ago

Monir

- Apr 21, 2019

Amazing concept, may led to low cost building too.

Jafar

- Mar 31, 2019

Topik Sangat Menarik

Ki

- Aug 4, 2018

Interesting information! Thanks!

Abdurazak

- Jun 3, 2018

thanks

Jes�s Manuel

- Mar 20, 2018

Great!