John

20%
Flag icon
material that is not just strong but also fire-, storm-, and waterproof, and, crucially, cheap enough for everyone in the world to afford it. Reinforced concrete is that material. At £100 per ton, concrete is by a long way the cheapest building material in the world.
Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World
Rate this book
Clear rating
Open Preview