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Plastic Concrete: Hippie’s Wet Dream, Hit Man’s Worst Nightmare

8:20AM Wilson Rothman | Imagine concrete that’s two-thirds granulated plastic, but is as strong as the stuff currently in use. Architect/engineer Henry Miller figured out how to make it, not just on paper, but in a couple of real-life structures. More »
Design

Brick Lights Show Concrete’s Soft Side

11:30PM Mark Wilson | If they weren’t just a concept, you could spruce up that barren concrete wall with glowing stars, hearts, unicorns—pretty much everything awesome. More »