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North Texas teens team up with SMU to build a better future — one brick at a time

At SMU, a group of high school students and graduate researchers is working together on a promising solution to the global affordable housing crisis — compressed earth bricks. These bricks are made from a mix of soil, cement, water, and pressure, and the team is experimenting to find the most effective and safe combinations.
Jul 18, 2025 (02:14)
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