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A Colombian man struggling to build his own home created Lego-like bricks from recycled plastic

Source: Times of India
Category: General
Region: General
Published: August 30, 2026 at 07:25

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A Colombian architect helped develop Lego-like building blocks made from recycled plastic and rubber to create temporary and permanent homes. The system was used to build shelters for 42 displaced families in Guapi in 2015. Four people could assemble a 40-square-metre house in five days, without using glue, cement or water.

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