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Paper Building Somehow Avoids Turning into a Soggy Mess

Posted December 31, 2012 4:35 PM

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Paper isn't the first thing that comes to mind when looking for sturdy construction materials, but that didn't stop German architects Ben and Daniel Dratz from designing this building made from 550 bales of bound recycled paper.

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Re: Paper Building Somehow Avoids Turning into a Soggy Mess

01/02/2013 3:49 PM

The picture shows something covering the bales that likely sheds water. Could it be that we are not hearing the whole truth?

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