Paper houses?

[John Raabe]

Article on third world emergency housing: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article5532512.ece

Interesting... paper panels from a company that makes its money with street furniture and outdoor signs. I guess they know how to make paper panels that can stand up to the weather.

This could make for an interesting building product. Consider 3"-4" thick panels put together with adhesives. Could be a poor mans SIPs - windows & doors could be cut out with an electric chainsaw. Sort of like a log house without the heavy lifting.

[glenn kangiser]

That's cool, John.

"I'll get you my pretty... and your little dog too!"

"I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore, Toto." 

Could be a rough ride in a hurricane...  

but good for homeless people.

[MountainDon]

Wow   

[MountainDon]

It might be fun to build a house of cards with them. 4x8 panels with painted on Queen of Diamonds, Jack of Spades, King of Hearts, etc.   

[jstig]

There is a house built of paper in Rockport, Mass.  It was built in the 20's so its been around for awhile!  check it out at:

  http://www.paperhouserockport.com/

The furniture is even made from paper.  Its open to public and on one of my trips to Rockport I checked it out.  Pretty impressive!


Jim