Innovative Hurricane-Proof Houses Made From Invasive Seaweed

Imagine a beach where the sand is barely visible, covered not by towels and umbrellas, but by a thick blanket of sargassum seaweed. This has been the grim tableau for many coastal communities, where the encroaching algae has spelled disaster for both the environment and the economy.

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This is the story of how one man’s innovative spirit is turning a coastal calamity into a sustainable living solution, one innovative brick at a time.

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The Sargassum Onslaught: an Unwelcome Visit

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Omar Vasquez’s Moment of Innovation

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Constructing a Greener Future: The Emergence of Sargablocks

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The Wider Impact: Sargablocks’ Economic & Environmental Influence

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