scuole antisismiche ed economiche

In Cina:

A school made from recycled cardboard tubes? I love it.. some of the other ingredients not so green, but it is a good start. Read more here:

"Shigeru Ban's Paper Tube School
The devastating earthquake that struck in central China's Sichuan province on May 12 killed 69,000 and left 4.8 million people homeless. The most chilling symbol of the Wenchuan quake were the thousands of schools that flattened like pancakes, crushing scores of children -- the result of shoddy construction. While the investigations continue (and serious criticisms continue to be suppressed), scores of domestic and foreign initiatives have come to Sichuan, hoping to rebuild stronger and more sustainably.

One of the more elegant and poignant design projects, led by prominent Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and a team of Chinese and Japanese students, is erecting temporary but resilient schools out of plywood and recycled cardboard tubes(sono tubi di cartone per limballaggio riciclati).

per l'articolo completo e i disegni si può vedere
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/01/shigeru-ban-paper-tube-schools.php?dcitc=daily_nl