Why don't we build homes using interlocking cement blocks?

https://www.quora.com/How-did-ancient-peoples-build-large-structures-like-bridges-and-theatres-that-today-require-simulation-software-to-get-right-Was-there-trial-and-error-involved/answer/Dian-Ardiansyah-3 ^

[dsc]

“tornadoes and dome houses”

Very interesting. Tornadoes were my first childhood fear. Sitting in the storm cellar with nothing but a Coleman lantern, watching the water rise, listening to people talk about how “a whole church basement full of people were killed when a tornado sucked all the air out...”

[Pelham]

I lived in Ft Leavenworth Kansas for a year when I was very young. We had only one tornado warning but I remember it.. I recall the clouds having a peculiar look to them. I’ll stick with earthquakes.

[dljordan]

“Rather cheesy, don’t you think?”

LOL!!!

[Disambiguator]

There’s multi-bubble looking house off the Interstate between San Jose and San Francisco that looks like a case of sublimated ovary envy.

You mean this one off 280 in Hillsborough? It's been there a long time.

[sparklite2]

I’ve only seen it from the Interstate. Did this used to be white?

[trebb]

Because they can make solid concrete walls faster and easier?

[Hot Tabasco]

I can't understand why they haven't been able to improve asphalt to better withstand the weather conditions and truck traffic here in Michigan. It's almost like planned obsolescence....

[bert]

Chaco Canyon New Mexico Pueblo Bonito massive mortar free stone construction

[Vermont Lt]

Yeah, but that was built by alien ant-people. So it doesn’t count. Ha ha.

I love Chaco canyon. One of the most “awesome” places i’ve Ever been.

[Disambiguator]

Yes, but it’s changed colors over the years.

[Red Badger]

Shipping containers......................

[colorado tanker]

Reminds me of Angkor Wat, although not nearly as elegant.

[SunkenCiv]

I also like Anghor Soway.

[SunkenCiv]

As long as the foundation is actually put in -- that is in China, right?

[Red Badger]

They are getting popular here in the US as well.

You can buy a used cargo container for $2500-$3000 here, delivered!...............

[SunkenCiv]

Sure, it's part of the silly microhousing movement. A musician I knew as a kid got some publicity because he's built a cap for his pickup bed (used to be a common thing to do out here among the hardworking poor farming communities) as if it were some sort of choice -- he really just lost everything on a very stupid 'investment'. Give me land, lots of land...

homes from cargo containers:

Google

[SunkenCiv]

homes from horse trailers:

Google

[SunkenCiv]

40ft Shipping Containers Transformed Into Amazing Off-Grid Family Home

• 23 Container Home Owners Tell Us "What I Wish I'd Known"

[Red Badger]

First I had heard of ‘One Trip’ containers.

If they are that common, they would be a possible solution to the homeless problem rampant in big cities.

Basic shelter, add water, sewer and electric outlet. Get people off the street......................

[SunkenCiv]

:^) I know a guy who made a living out of building adirondack style furniture out of old skids. Maybe he could furnish the shipping containers. :^)