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 A key to futuristic construction and architectural freedom may come from fiber-reinforced plastics, or FRP. While not presently the most economical building material, FRP composites have already found a niche in some modular, energy efficient, and uniquely formed structures. Other FRP pluses include durability, less mass, and variable surface finishes.
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