Ditch concrete and steel with our Pinterest boards unearthing alternative building materials
Reflecting on last week’s climate summit, we’re showcasing alternatives to concrete in this week’s new Pinterest boards. Branch out with our spruced-up boards featuring cross-laminated timber high rises, bamboo structures and enclosures with rammed-earth walls. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
Main image shows the dazzling lighting effects from cross-laminated timber walls and latticework in a refugee camp designed and built by architecture students.
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