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Washington State University Wall Structures

Cardboard Tubes

Size: 4’x8’

Time to Construct:

  • Boxes: 5 mins each (32 total)
  • Tubes: 3 mins each (45 total)

Pros: no glue required, modular, ease of construction and assembly,no toxic fume when ignited

Cons: Prone to offset error, limited accessibility of some material, flammable

Cardboard Tubes

Cardboard Tubes Construction

Tubes Construction

Plastic Bottles

Time to Construct

  • 3 hours and 56 minutes for 36 boxes

Pros: Recycled materials, Sturdy.

Cons: Toxic fumes from burning plastic, Bottles should be lined up correctly to avoid bending.

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Plastic Bottles Construction

Bottles Connection