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#13 Philippe Block: The Incredible Future of Sustainable Construction

#13 Philippe Block: The Incredible Future of Sustainable Construction

I met Philippe Block while studying historic masonry structures in Spain last summer. He presented his work and I was blown away. He is a pioneering structural engineer who, as part of his research group Block Research Group, is inventing the future of sustainable construction by blending old knowledge and precedent with new technology, materials and innovation.

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#4 Trevor Acorn - The Future of Construction w/ Structural Mastery from a Structural Engineer

#4 Trevor Acorn - The Future of Construction w/ Structural Mastery from a Structural Engineer

In this conversation, Trevor Acorn, a structural engineer, discusses his background and experience in the field. He explains his interest in structural masonry and how he became familiar with it through restoration work. The conversation also covers the strength and durability of masonry compared to other construction materials.

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