20 February, 2009

Paper Houses

Germany's famous Bauhaus University has invented a house made of paper.

The "Universal World House" has already been road-tested in some of the worst slums in South America and passed with flying colours.

The material used in the construction of the houses mimics the honeycomb pattern used in the manufacture of aeroplanes, and the houses will cost £3,000 each.

Three thousand pounds? For paper? I kinda wish there was a picture to go with this story... I should hope the homes are HUGE for that price. Still, it's a novel idea with good intentions!

Full Story: Telegraph UK

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