Japan Dome House releases houses made of Styrofoam

Japan Dome House releases houses made of Styrofoam

KANAZAWA, Japan - Japan Dome House Co., based in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, has released houses made of Styrofoam. The dome-shape, pillar-less house (photo) occupies some 36 square meters with a diameter of 7 meters and a height of 3 meters. It is covered with highly insulated polystyrene foam which is about 30 centimeters thick and is fire-resistant. It is highly earthquake-resistant and is designed to withstand winds of up to 45 meters per hour. (Kyodo)

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  • ILEA000025688
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  • 2004/7/26 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 72 dpi
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  • 281.27(KB)*
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