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British Architects Develop Open-Source Home Building

Posted by samzenpus on from the free-plans dept.

Iddo Genuth writes "Think of a world where you could simply download the blueprints of your future home for free just like you download any open source software today. A team of British architects developed just that and they are hoping their project called WikiHouse will radically change the way we think about building homes."

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  1. Re:GPL house? by Black+Parrot · · Score: 4, Funny

    No, just forced to invite every potential house builder in for a cuppa so they can see what modifications you made...

    "The bathroom's at the top of the round tower, where you have a good view. But there aren't any stairs yet."

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