Oyster Debris Brick (crushed oyster)
Mineral / Mineral based
Cement based
23-7182-328-a
Oyster shells and debris for this material test series were collected from 'The Nature Conservancy' (TNC) under its oyster recycling project. The oyster shells are …
Wood Chip Membrane
Wood / Wood based
Polymer
23-7182-327-a
Wood chips, collected from a local waste recycling facility, are joined with silicone into a light-shielding and moisture-resistant membrane. The membrane is pre-formed using 3D-printed …
Sawdust Block
Wood / Wood based
23-7182-325-a
This project aims to explore the potential of sawdust in the formation of a new recycled material. Sawdust waste was collected from local wood workshops …
3D-Print Powder of Used-Coffee Ground
Plant / Plant based
22-7359-323-a
This sample is composed of a 1:1 ratio of used coffee grounds and plaster. This mixture was 3D printed into a form through the method …
Rust Bricks
Ceramic
Metal
22-7359-322-a
Fired and glazed pottery clay was pressed against rusting corrugated metal sheet to transfer actively decaying information on the more volatile material (metal sheets) to …
TKO Rammed Earth Bricks
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-7359-321-a
This project reuses soil extracted from Tseung Kwan O Area 137 Fill Bank, aiming to explore the reuse approaches of soil components in construction waste. …
Eggshell Ceramic
Ceramic
Animal / Animal based
22-7156-320-a
This project explores the application of discarded eggshells as an additive to ceramic glaze. The bricks consist of pottery clay mixed with 30% crushed eggshells, …
Macroalgae Bricks
Cement based
Plant / Plant based
22-7359-319-a
This project explores the application of macroalgae in building materials. Inspired by the increasing popularity of new material explorations within microalgae such as biofabrics, bioplastics, …
Sai Kung Calcium Carbonate Brick
Mineral / Mineral based
22-7359-317-a
The hexagonal bricks are made with seashell lime, sand from Pak Sha Chau, and dyed with pandan extract.
Composite small seashells were collected from beaches …
Textile Waste Bricks
Composite
Cement based
22-7359-314-a
This project aims to create a localized response to the global problem of textile waste. This brick revitalizes textile waste and transforms it into a …
Rammed Earth Bamboo Powder Brick
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
Plant / Plant based
22-0000-312-a
The hexagonal brick is composed of five layers of a 1:1 mixture of compacted clay and bamboo powder. With a thickness of 4 cm, the …
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 Compressed Brick
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
23-1000-300-d
This soil was salvaged from a construction project in Kai Tak. It is part of a project by Niko Leung and Loky Leung, the co-creators …
Kai Tak Clay 02
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
23-1000-300-b
This soil was salvaged from a construction project in Kai Tak. It is from a later stage of construction and is therefore from deeper within …