(http://www.timesonline.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00467/paperhouse_467619a.jpg)
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 (http://www.wall.de/en/street_furniture/products). 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. ;)
That's cool, John. [waiting]
"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... [crz]
but good for homeless people. :)
Wow :o
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. ::) ::)
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