What 1.4 billion bricks can build

August 25, 2016 / Isla MacFarlane
What 1.4 billion bricks can build

According to a new study, it will take 1.4 billion bricks to solve the housing crisis; but is there a better (or funnier) use for them?

The 1.4 billion bricks deficit could in theory build several of the UK’s famous landmarks several times over, including:

  • 740 Big Bens

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Imagine ringing in the New Year!

  • 40 Tower Bridges

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We would have less houses… But also less traffic…

  • 3,090 Manchester Town Halls

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How’s that for a Northern powerhouse?

  • 4,540 Warwick Castles

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Just in case the Midlands gets any ideas…

  • 5,830 Conwy Castles

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I’m sure modern royals would appreciate the privacy!

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