The document discusses Synthesis International, Inc., an established company with a strong research and development track record. It has over 30 patents for advanced building products that have been field tested. The company has an innovative technology transfer program. The rest of the document discusses building construction methods like traditional construction and prefabricated systems. It argues for appropriate technology that uses local materials and labor. The Revolving Block System (RBS) technology is presented as a solution, providing complete product menus using local production equipment and know-how. RBS has benefits like compressed technology transfer timetables that can create new industries, skills, jobs and viable communities.

2. Masonry for the New Century

3. Synthesis International, Inc.
The Company

4. Synthesis International, Inc.
The Company
• Established in 1973 on Solid International Base

5. Synthesis International, Inc.
The Company
• Established in 1973 on Solid International Base
• Unparalleled R & D Track Record

6. Synthesis International, Inc.
The Company
• Established in 1973 on Solid International Base
• Unparalleled R & D Track Record
• Over 30 Patents for Advanced Building Products

7. Synthesis International, Inc.
The Company
• Established in 1973 on Solid International Base
• Unparalleled R & D Track Record
• Over 30 Patents for Advanced Building Products
• Field and Time Tested Products

8. Synthesis International, Inc.
The Company
• Established in 1973 on Solid International Base
• Unparalleled R & D Track Record
• Over 30 Patents for Advanced Building Products
• Field and Time Tested Products
• ACI Award of Excellence

9. Synthesis International, Inc.
The Company
• Established in 1973 on Solid International Base
• Unparalleled R & D Track Record
• Over 30 Patents for Advanced Building Products
• Field and Time Tested Products
• ACI Award of Excellence
• Innovative Technology Transfer Programme

11. Weapons of Mass Construction

14. Housing Accessibility
foundation of economic development

15. Housing Accessibility
foundation of economic development
CONSTRUCTION METHODS

16. Housing Accessibility
foundation of economic development
CONSTRUCTION METHODS
• Traditional Construction

17. Housing Accessibility
foundation of economic development
CONSTRUCTION METHODS
• Traditional Construction
• Industrialized Systems

18. Traditional Construction

19. Traditional Construction
• Flexible Design

20. Traditional Construction
• Flexible Design
• Inefficient Process

21. Traditional Construction
• Flexible Design
• Inefficient Process
• Low Productivity

22. Traditional Construction
• Flexible Design
• Inefficient Process
• Low Productivity
• Material Waste

23. Traditional Construction
• Flexible Design
• Inefficient Process
• Low Productivity
• Material Waste
• Escalating Costs

24. Traditional Construction
• Flexible Design
• Inefficient Process
• Low Productivity
• Material Waste
• Escalating Costs
• Skilled Labor

25. Prefabricated Systems

26. Prefabricated Systems

27. Prefabricated Systems
• Low Flexibility

28. Prefabricated Systems
• Low Flexibility
• Size/Weight
Limitations

29. Prefabricated Systems
• Low Flexibility
• Size/Weight
Limitations
• Large Crane
Required

30. Prefabricated Systems
• Low Flexibility
• Size/Weight
Limitations
• Large Crane
Required
• Costly Transport

31. Prefabricated Systems
• Low Flexibility
• Size/Weight
Limitations
• Large Crane
Required
• Costly Transport
• Skilled Labor

32. Prefabricated Systems
• Low Flexibility
• Size/Weight
Limitations
• Large Crane
Required
• Costly Transport
• Skilled Labor
• Imported Materials

33. Masonry Systems

34. Masonry Systems
• Discrete Elements

35. Masonry Systems
• Discrete Elements
• Incomplete Menu

36. Masonry Systems
• Discrete Elements
• Incomplete Menu
• Inadequate Services

37. Masonry Systems
• Discrete Elements
• Incomplete Menu
• Inadequate Services
• Envelope
Shortcomings

38. Masonry Systems
• Discrete Elements
• Incomplete Menu
• Inadequate Services
• Envelope
Shortcomings
• Costly Supplements

39. Masonry Systems
• Discrete Elements
• Incomplete Menu
• Inadequate Services
• Envelope
Shortcomings
• Costly Supplements
• Low Tolerances

40. Appropriate Technology

41. Appropriate Technology
• Compatible with
Labor & Market

42. Appropriate Technology
• Compatible with
Labor & Market
• Adaptable to
Infrastructure

43. Appropriate Technology
• Compatible with
Labor & Market
• Adaptable to
Infrastructure
• Adequate to
Climate & Risks

44. Appropriate Technology
• Compatible with
Labor & Market
• Adaptable to
Infrastructure
• Adequate to
Climate & Risks
• Use of Local
Materials & Labor

45. RBS Technology

46. RBS Technology
• Hardware (Plant):

47. RBS Technology
• Hardware (Plant):
• Molds

48. RBS Technology
• Hardware (Plant):
• Molds
• Equipment

49. RBS Technology
• Hardware (Plant):
• Molds
• Equipment

50. RBS Technology
• Hardware (Plant):
• Molds
• Equipment
• Software (Know-How):

51. RBS Technology
• Hardware (Plant):
• Molds
• Equipment
• Software (Know-How):
• Manufacturing

52. RBS Technology
• Hardware (Plant):
• Molds
• Equipment
• Software (Know-How):
• Manufacturing
• Construction

53. RBS Technology
• Hardware (Plant):
• Molds
• Equipment
• Software (Know-How):
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Design

54. RBS Features

55. RBS Features
• Complete Product
Menu

56. RBS Features
• Complete Product
Menu
• Multiple Output
from One Machine

57. RBS Features
• Complete Product
Menu
• Multiple Output
from One Machine
• Reduced Skill

58. RBS Features
• Complete Product
Menu
• Multiple Output
from One Machine
• Reduced Skill
• Weatherproof
Finishes

59. RBS Features
• Complete Product
Menu
• Multiple Output
from One Machine
• Reduced Skill
• Weatherproof
Finishes
• Built-in Raceways

60. RBS Projects
• Housing
• Institutional/
Educational
• Commercial
• Industrial

61. RBS Projects
• Thorough R & D at
World-class Labs
• Housing
• Institutional/
Educational
• Commercial
• Industrial

62. RBS Projects
• Thorough R & D at
World-class Labs
• Institutional/
Educational
• Commercial
• Industrial

63. RBS Projects
• Thorough R & D at
World-class Labs
• Residential
• Institutional/
Educational
• Commercial
• Industrial

64. RBS Projects
• Thorough R & D at
World-class Labs
• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

65. RBS Projects
• Thorough R & D at
World-class Labs
• Residential
• Institutional/
Educational
• Commercial
• Industrial

66. RBS Projects
• Thorough R & D at
World-class Labs
• Residential
• Institutional/
Educational
• Industrial

67. RBS Projects
• Thorough R & D at
World-class Labs
• Residential
• Institutional/
Educational
• Commercial
• Industrial

68. RBS Projects
• Thorough R & D at
World-class Labs
• Residential
• Institutional/
Educational
• Commercial

69. RBS Projects
• Thorough R & D at
World-class Labs
• Residential
• Institutional/
Educational
• Commercial
• Industrial

70. RBS Housing Models
• Attached
Townhomes
• Apartments,
Multifamily
• Multifloor Condos

71. RBS Housing Models
• Single Detached
• Attached
Townhomes
• Apartments,
Multifamily
• Multifloor Condos

72. RBS Housing Models
• Single Detached
• Apartments,
Multifamily
• Multifloor Condos

73. RBS Housing Models
• Single Detached
• Attached
Townhomes
• Apartments,
Multifamily
• Multifloor Condos

74. RBS Housing Models
• Single Detached
• Attached
Townhomes
• Multifloor Condos

75. RBS Housing Models
• Single Detached
• Attached
Townhomes
• Apartments,
Multifamily
• Multifloor Condos

76. RBS Housing Models
• Single Detached
• Attached
Townhomes
• Apartments,
Multifamily

77. RBS Housing Models
• Single Detached
• Attached
Townhomes
• Apartments,
Multifamily
• Multifloor Condos

78. RBS Community Design

79. RBS Community Design
• Density

80. RBS Community Design
• Density
• Infrastructure

81. RBS Community Design
• Density
• Infrastructure
• Shopping

82. RBS Community Design
• Density
• Infrastructure
• Shopping
• Transportation

83. RBS Community Design
• Density
• Infrastructure
• Shopping
• Transportation
• Green Areas

84. RBS Community Design

85. RBS Community Design
• Services,
Institutions

86. RBS Community Design
• Services,
Institutions
• Housing Types

87. RBS Community Design
• Services,
Institutions
• Housing Types
• Land Topography

88. RBS Community Design
• Services,
Institutions
• Housing Types
• Land Topography
• Employment

89. RBS Community Design
• Services,
Institutions
• Housing Types
• Land Topography
• Employment
• Recreation

92. RBS
TECHNOLOGY

93. RBS
TECHNOLOGY

94. Advanced
Systems
RBS
TECHNOLOGY

95. Advanced
Systems
RBS
TECHNOLOGY

96. Advanced
Systems
RBS
TECHNOLOGY

97. Advanced Production
Systems Equipment
RBS
TECHNOLOGY

98. Advanced Production
Systems Equipment
RBS
TECHNOLOGY

99. Advanced Production
Systems Equipment
RBS
TECHNOLOGY

100. Advanced Production
Systems Equipment
RBS
TECHNOLOGY
QC Certification
Tech Support

101. Advanced Production
Systems Equipment
RBS
TECHNOLOGY
QC Certification
Tech Support

102. Advanced Production
Systems Equipment
RBS
TECHNOLOGY
QC Certification
Tech Support

103. Advanced Production
Systems Equipment
RBS
TECHNOLOGY
Human Resources QC Certification
Development Tech Support

104. Advanced Production
Systems Equipment
RBS
TECHNOLOGY
Human Resources QC Certification
Development Tech Support

106. RBS
Industry Magnet

107. RBS
Industry Magnet

108. Doors & RBS
Windows Industry Magnet

109. Doors & RBS
Windows Industry Magnet

110. Wall & Floor
Finishes
Doors & RBS
Windows Industry Magnet

111. Wall & Floor
Finishes
Doors & RBS
Windows Industry Magnet

112. Roofing &
Moisture
Wall & Floor Control
Finishes
Doors & RBS
Windows Industry Magnet

113. Roofing &
Moisture
Wall & Floor Control
Finishes
Doors & RBS
Windows Industry Magnet

114. Roofing &
Moisture
Wall & Floor Control Cabinets &
Finishes Furniture
Doors & RBS
Windows Industry Magnet

115. Roofing &
Moisture
Wall & Floor Control Cabinets &
Finishes Furniture
Doors & RBS
Windows Industry Magnet

116. Roofing &
Moisture
Wall & Floor Control Cabinets &
Finishes Furniture
Doors & RBS Energy
Windows Industry Magnet Products

117. Roofing &
Moisture
Wall & Floor Control Cabinets &
Finishes Furniture
Doors & RBS Energy
Windows Industry Magnet Products

118. Roofing &
Moisture
Wall & Floor Control Cabinets &
Finishes Furniture
Doors & RBS Energy
Windows Industry Magnet Products
Mechanical &
Plumbing

119. Roofing &
Moisture
Wall & Floor Control Cabinets &
Finishes Furniture
Doors & RBS Energy
Windows Industry Magnet Products
Mechanical &
Plumbing

120. Roofing &
Moisture
Wall & Floor Control Cabinets &
Finishes Furniture
Doors & RBS Energy
Windows Industry Magnet Products
Mechanical &
Street & Park Plumbing
Products

121. Roofing &
Moisture
Wall & Floor Control Cabinets &
Finishes Furniture
Doors & RBS Energy
Windows Industry Magnet Products
Mechanical &
Street & Park Plumbing
Products

122. Roofing &
Moisture
Wall & Floor Control Cabinets &
Finishes Furniture
Doors & RBS Energy
Windows Industry Magnet Products
Electrical & Mechanical &
Communications Plumbing
Street & Park
Products

124. RBS BENEFITS

125. RBS BENEFITS
Compressed Technology Transfer Timetable

126. RBS BENEFITS
Compressed Technology Transfer Timetable
• New Industries

127. RBS BENEFITS
Compressed Technology Transfer Timetable
• New Industries
• New Ski's

128. RBS BENEFITS
Compressed Technology Transfer Timetable
• New Industries
• New Ski's
• New Jobs

129. RBS BENEFITS
Compressed Technology Transfer Timetable
• New Industries
• New Ski's
• New Jobs
• Viable Communities