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March 20, 2018

Hong Kong architect proposes low-cost micro-units — in pipes

  • James Law said the idea came to him when he spotted some leftover storm sewer drain pipes at a construction site.
  • By JOSIE WONG and KELVIN CHAN
    Associated Press

    James Law's OPod Tube Housing is still just at the conceptual stage, but it's attracted attention as an innovative though untested way to deal with housing shortages.

    HONG KONG — Hong Kong's notoriously expensive housing makes owning an affordable home a pipe dream for many residents.


     
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