Think Like a Tree - Using Live Oak Trees as a Blueprint for Surviving Hurricanes

WIRED 2015-08-26

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With sturdy, spiral trunks and deep roots that intertwine with neighboring trees, a live oak is a force to be reckoned with. Find out how architects and engineers are starting to think like a tree when designing safe and resilient structures.
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