MIT engineers have developed a new type of masonry from recycled glass, creating interlocking, figure-eight-shaped bricks that can be assembled, disassembled, and reused like Lego bricks. Using a custom 3D-printing technology from MIT spinoff Evenline, these bricks are made from soda-lime glass, typically used in glassblowing studios. The bricks incorporate pegs for interlocking and can withstand pressures comparable to concrete blocks. The team has already constructed a curved wall and plans to build larger, self-supporting structures. The bricks’ design allows for multiple uses, potentially revolutionizing construction with their recyclability and strength.
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
