Just...wow.
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A living structure
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Tsukiyumi
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Re: A living structure
I love biotechnology. 
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Coalition
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Re: A living structure
Only takes 10-15 years for a footbridge to be built/grown. I'll admit it does save some effort (since you only need to make the first cuts in the trunk, which guides the roots), but it does encourage long-term thinking. The other benefits of limited self-repair and getting stronger over time do help as well.
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My Nomination for "MVAM Critic Award" (But can it be broken into 3 separate pieces?)
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Sionnach Glic
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Re: A living structure
Fascinating to see, but I'll only really be impressed when I see biobridges capable of supporting the weight of a crossing freight train.
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Re: A living structure
I don't know. Seems to Wraith-ish or Vong-ish to me.
They say that in the Army,
the women are mighty fine.
They look like Phyllis Diller,
and walk like Frankenstein.
the women are mighty fine.
They look like Phyllis Diller,
and walk like Frankenstein.