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Can termite mounds inspire eco-cities?

by catherinea | February 23, 2010

Architects working on models of sustainable development are turning to a new and rather unusual source of inspiration: termite mounds.

Built entirely from natural, biodegradable materials, the looming, curiously shaped mounds dotted around the African savannah are both air-conditioned and humidity-regulated without consuming a single watt of electricity.

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