In Italy, expanded polystyrene (EPS) blocks–also known as geofoam–have been used in some of the newest “eco” architecture. Take for example architect Giulio Ceppi’s design for Autogrill near Ravenna, Italy. The strucutre uses geofoam blocks have been built up to create an insulating layer upon which soil and ivy has been placed to create a green roof.

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