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Here's one, although I don't like it because I feel like it's overdramatizing a bit. With construction quality this low, my hinge is that the jungle will claim
by t_mann 4y ago
Here's one, although I don't like it because I feel like it's overdramatizing a bit. With construction quality this low, my hinge is that the jungle will claim back those spots fairly quickly, but the (drainless!) water pits will remain moscito breeders for a considerable amount of time (and wildlife trap hazards for some time).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCyLWhPnq1M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCyLWhPnq1M
In response to your question: they hold up extremely poorly. But ecologically speaking, it's probably no worse than the average palm oil farm.
- mulmen 4y agoYeah I wondered if this was some kind of “traditional” construction with modern style. But water-based masonry seems like a suspect choice in a rainy climate. On the other hand I was wrong once back in the 90s. Thanks for the link.
- t_mann 4y agoFyi, here's a probably legit traditional jungle building channel (that clearly inspired the ripoffs, down to the no talking, shirtless + shorts): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAL3JXZSzSm8AlZyD3nQdBA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAL3JXZSzSm8AlZyD3nQdBA
- hammock 4y agoThat guy (Primitive Technology) is the original. Then someone started a different channel making swimming pools and it really caught on