Chapter 1
The man of steel
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Chapter 2
The Ransom Canyon masterpiece
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Chapter 3
Sculpting from the inside out
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Chapter 4
An unfinished legacy
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The steel house of Robert Bruno
Ch 1 · The man of steel
roberbruno Man of Steel's Iconic Debut
Action Comics Number One! That's where it all began!
roberbruno Despite creating one of Texas's most famous structures, Robert Bruno was not a licensed architect and never wanted to be.
Fun Fact
Solar farm tech: Robert Bruno funded his entire 33-year architectural project using the profits from his self-invented, solar-powered agricultural irrigation valves.
roberbruno Discover how agricultural technology is helping fund a dream, featuring Robert Bruno's farm tech journey in this educational visual.
Glossary
corten steel (noun)
A group of steel alloys developed to form a stable, protective rust-like appearance after exposure to weather. In 1973, Robert Bruno began welding this metal to build his organic home in Ransom Canyon, Texas.
A group of steel alloys developed to form a stable, protective rust-like appearance after exposure to weather. In 1973, Robert Bruno began welding this metal to build his organic home in Ransom Canyon, Texas.
roberbruno Weld metal plates together to discover how Robert Bruno sculpted his legendary steel home.
Quiz
What was the primary material Robert Bruno used for his campus sculpture at Texas Tech?
Quiz
What was the name of the irrigation company founded by Robert Bruno and his wife?