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A couple years ago, a popular liberal slogan warned us that the biggest weapons of mass destruction were sitting in our driveways. For environmentalists, weapons of mass destruction don't stop at the driveway. The modern home itself consumes an enormous amount of energy and natural resources. Iranian-born architect Nadir Khalili created an intriguing solution, extremely eco-friendly homes called "superadobes." The homes are displayed in a showroom adjacent to Khalili's school for environmentally conscious architects. Eric Molinsky traveled out to the Mojave Desert with some friends to see what the fuss was all about.
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Piece Description
A couple years ago, a popular liberal slogan warned us that the biggest weapons of mass destruction were sitting in our driveways. For environmentalists, weapons of mass destruction don't stop at the driveway. The modern home itself consumes an enormous amount of energy and natural resources. Iranian-born architect Nadir Khalili created an intriguing solution, extremely eco-friendly homes called "superadobes." The homes are displayed in a showroom adjacent to Khalili's school for environmentally conscious architects. Eric Molinsky traveled out to the Mojave Desert with some friends to see what the fuss was all about.
Broadcast History
Will be broadcast in April on Studio 360, but it's being offered early for Earth Day.
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