Luffacrete
Cement based
Plant / Plant based
22-7359-311-a
In this biophilic brick, loofah substitutes the metal reinforcements present in conventional reinforced concrete, ensuring great porosity while supplying strength and the necessary flexibility. A …
Tea Waste Brick
Plant / Plant based
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-7359-305-a
Tea waste bricks are a popular topic in the material innovation industry, as they are seen to be a more eco-friendly option instead of traditional …
Kai Tak clay
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-1000-300-a
This soil was salvaged from a construction project in Kai Tak. It is part of a project by Niko Leung and Loky Leung, the …
Tai Tam Mosaic Mud Conglomerate
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
Composite
22-1000-299-a
This mud and mosaic tile conglomerate was extracted from the mudflats at extremely low tide in front of the Tai Tam Tuk Eco Education Centre. …
Sai Kung clay
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-1000-298-a
This soil was salvaged from a landslide mitigation project next to Sacred Heart Church in Sai Kung (97JC+V64). It is part of a project by …
Lai Chi Wo Clay
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
Composite
22-1000-297-a
The clay is salvaged from mud bricks in Lai Chi Wo village. It was prepared on site to be used in new mud bricks. A …
Loofah lime
Plant / Plant based
Animal / Animal based
22-1000-292-a
Inspired by loofah concrete, this material replaces the cementitious binder with an animal-based material. Lime, produced from kiln-fired oysters, is mixed with sand and water …
Wah Fu corner tile
Ceramic
Cement based
20-0000-291-a
Off Wah Fu Road, next to SKH Lui Ming Choi Secondary School, there is a hidden entrance to a path crossing over the creek. This …