Sargazo construction blocks

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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The adobe block using sargazo seaweed uses 50% less economic resources than normal adobe. The first house was built in 15 days. Author of innovation: Omar Vázquez Sánchez Source: UNDP Mexico Environment Unit - Reference: UNDP Exposure article: https://undplac.exposure.co/sea-change?more=true Images: (Block and process) Emily Mkrtichian for UNDP Mexico (House) Renán Quintal - https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/pyme/quintanarroense-construye-una-casa-con-tabiques-de-sargazo Video: Agencia EFE TV