While looking for an advanced technology for the future, some home builders are looking to improve upon a design that has been used in other parts of the world throughout history; namely concrete.

The couple planned to transform the abandoned tower - a concrete column stretching over 20 metres into the sky - into a fun family home. The ambitious design included four floors and a concrete ...

And why not? They're inexpensive, light, great for covering bland concrete walls, easy to switch out, and there are nearly ...