Who created the project "Sandcrete City"?

This project was created by Terry Thackeray on uni.xyz, a platform for design professionals to showcase their work.

What type of design project is "Sandcrete City"?

"Sandcrete City" is a Future City, Floating City, Extreme Architecture, Planned City, Smart City, Conceptual Architecture, Architecture, Graphic Design, Container City, Vertical City project showcased on uni.xyz.

Where is the project "Sandcrete City" located?

This project is located in Mali.

Sandcrete City

The construction of the worlds first Sandcrete City is a response to the Global Sand Crisis currently sweeping the construction industry. The project explores the potential of constructing a self-sustaining city using only natural materials found in the Mauritanian desert, and aims to be a catalyst for a more innovative and responsible future.

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