Just...wow.
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Re: A living structure
by Tsukiyumi » Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:23 pm
I love biotechnology. 
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Re: A living structure
by Coalition » Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:41 pm
Only takes 10-15 years for a footbridge to be built/grown. I'll admit it does save some effort (since you only need to make the first cuts in the trunk, which guides the roots), but it does encourage long-term thinking. The other benefits of limited self-repair and getting stronger over time do help as well.
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Re: A living structure
by Sionnach Glic » Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:29 pm
Fascinating to see, but I'll only really be impressed when I see biobridges capable of supporting the weight of a crossing freight train.
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Re: A living structure
by Mark » Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:50 pm
I don't know. Seems to Wraith-ish or Vong-ish to me.
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