It takes a lot to comply with established building codes and practices. While they all exist for good reasons, it means the existing housing supply is inflexibl

It takes a lot to comply with established building codes and practices. While they all exist for good reasons, it means the existing housing supply is inflexible and reconfiguring it to meet new demands is very expensive. I believe the solution lies in reconfigurable, self-assembling building components. If a home can adapt to its environment and the needs of its residents, the cost of planning drops dramatically. Imagine upcycled plastics or recaptured carbon bricks that could be extremely strong, yet migratory on-demand. Such a material could help us adapt to changing populations and climate conditions while slashing cost and waste. While I think 3D printed concrete is neat, it’s meant to be fixed. I want smart legos, or the microbots of Big Hero 6 as my walls.