Structural Stone: The Building Material That Lasts 500 Years

Reinforced concrete crumbles in 50 years and emits a ton of CO2 per ton produced. Meanwhile, stone buildings have stood for 500 years. This episode explores the growing movement to revive structural stone — from post-tensioned footbridges in London to earthquake-tested buildings in Japan. We break down the tech, the economics, and why developers still won't bite. Episode #485243 — open it directly at myweirdprompts.com/485243