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Re:The next big thing will start out looking like a toy (2010) by thorwasdfasdf on Monday October 21, 2019 @06:17PM (#21318112)
If Lego blocks were bigger and all building codes and regulations were removed and zoning could be eliminated, then yes absolutely legos would be the next big thing that could upend the entire multi trillion dollar housing market. Imagine the enormous societal wealth creation, if anyone could build a house with the same ease (and lack of regulations) of building a website.

of course, these hypothetical legos would need plumbing and electrical infrastructure and maybe a few other things ;)

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Re:The next big thing will start out looking like a toy (2010) by Izkata on Monday October 21, 2019 @06:45PM (#21318386)
Brikawood homes

https://www.simplemost.com/houses-made-wooden-lego-like-bric...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ierqMW_FxfE

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Re:The next big thing will start out looking like a toy (2010) by hanniabu on Tuesday October 22, 2019 @01:43AM (#21320678)
Do those need siding or is that an acceptable external wall? Would be nice if these structures were widely allowed, but I have a feeling that it would conflict with many building codes. That sawdust wall filler also looks like a fire hazard. Look like it'd be good fun building though!
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