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Machine-Grown Housing

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the architecture-as-art dept.

Eric Harris-Braun writes "Over at Wired, Bruce Sterling has a story about a new way of looking at architecture and building. In fact, computer sculpting of housing is already being done, and non-planned building as an architectural philosphy, is as old as we are, as you can read in The Hand Sculpted House."

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  1. Oh, right... by mg2 · · Score: 2, Funny

    The moon or Mars would be a natural venue for the concept, a place too hostile for mankind, where viabs could work around the clock: Let robots spit out a city, then settle in when it's ready.

    You'll land in the bathroom/livingroom/spacedock shaped like a booger, and then you can relax in the bedroom/backyard or use your machine-built PC in the garage

    I just fail to see how this amorphous abstract thing would be practical. Admittedly, it would be cool looking and unique, but still.

  2. Re:screw that, wheres my by secretsquirel · · Score: 2, Funny

    Seriously, why can't I just get a house with a friggin laser beam on its roof.

  3. Re:screw that, wheres my by mboverload · · Score: 2, Funny
    Because the FCC says it's harmful to children you insensitive clod.

    Must...protect...children...

  4. Re:This is the key... by mboverload · · Score: 2, Funny
    Don't forget the bed. The single bed.

    =)