“What’s the most underrated material in the modern world? How about CONCRETE?
Often dismissed as boring, ugly & inert. Concrete is actually surprising, dynamic & incredibly complex. With that in mind here are a few reasons why we need to start talking about concrete” (a Twitter thread from Ed Conway; Threadreader version).
But wait! It gets even better! Meet Dr. Steve Ressler, who would like to know if you have a few minutes to learn about The Beauty and Versatility of Modern Concrete (YT; this lecture and the rest of Understanding the World’s Greatest Structures are also available through Kanopy). Because concrete isn’t just for sidewalks.