The design contest for 3rd year college students focuses on creating projects using recycled materials, such as a mouse trap car. One participant is constructing a 12'x12' shop using cast concrete pieces and 8'' schedule 80 PVC pipe, which was donated by the city. The shop features a 9-foot roof and an impressive R-value of 70, along with a fire rating of 1 hour due to its concrete composition. The design emphasizes sustainability and practicality, as all materials can be transported on a flatbed tractor trailer. This initiative encourages innovative thinking in recycling and construction among students.
