Architectural technologist Kathryn Larsen is looking to the traditions of the past to build a sustainable future. In the Middle Ages, people on the Danish island of Læsø used eelgrass to insulate their roofs. This plant offered protection as well as withstood all weather conditions when thatched together like a fabric. Larsen is reviving this forgotten practice to improve the way we approach eco-friendly architecture. Now, even homes can be plant-based. Visit kathrynlarsen.com to find out more about her initiative. Footage by Kel Hudson, Kathryn Larson, and Anders Lorentzen was used in the creation of this film.
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