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Alabama Students Built a Home From 72,000 Recycled Carpet Tiles for Rural Family

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Students at Rural Studio in Alabama constructed the Lucy Carpet House using approximately 72,000 donated carpet tiles in 2002. The innovative structure served as both a home and a prayer space for the Harris family. The project was part of Rural Studio's broader mission to address affordable housing challenges in Hale County's rural communities. To date, the program has completed over 200 such projects in the area, giving students valuable hands-on construction and design experience.

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