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Thoni Thermal Homes: Foam-Insulated Concrete Shells

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ted thoeny

Planet Forward Contributor

September 03, 2011

Related Topics:

Architecture, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Living, Natural Disasters, Solar, Wind

The homes are simple, affordable, energy-efficient curved structures resistant to natural disasters.

Check out the builder’s site here.

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