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The blocks are made from recycled plastic and glass fibre. Glued together, they form a monolithic structure that is impervious to water, mould and termites, and can withstand 250mph winds.
The material is lighter and stronger than concrete, and making the blocks produces a tiny fraction of the emissions from concrete.
The completed complex in Palm Springs, Florida (Image courtesy of Renco USA)
Renco USA spent 10 years in testing, research and development.
In October, it raised $18m in its first funding round to build a US factory with a view to making the system available across the country.
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