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Structural Stone: The Building Material That Lasts 500 Years
Episode 4583
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
Description
Reinforced concrete crumbles in 50 years and emits a ton of CO2 per ton produced. Meanwhile, stone buildings have stood for 500 years. This episode explores the growing movement to revive structural stone — from post-tensioned footbridges in London to earthquake-tested buildings in Japan. We break down the tech, the economics, and why developers still won't bite.