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Good Materials

Opening context:
Structure Follows Social Spaces, Efficient Structure

Conflict

There is a fundamental conflict in the nature of materials for building in industrial society.

Resolution

Use only biodegradable, low energy consuming materials, which are easy to cut and modify on site. For bulk materials we suggest ultra-lightweight 40–60 lbs. concrete and earth-based materials like tamped earth, brick, and tile. For secondary materials, use wood planks, gypsum, plywood, cloth, chickenwire, paper, cardboard, particle board, corrugated iron, lime plasters, bamboo, rope, and tile.

Closing context:
Gradual Stiffening, Structure Follows Social Spaces, Lapped Outside Walls, Soft Inside Walls, Efficient Structure