Animal / Animal based Materials

Ooobject Eco-material
Animal / Animal based
Plant / Plant based
22-1000-340-a
This collection of material samples is provided by OOOBJECT, a Hong Kong based company that redirects waste byproducts from factories into building products. Materials that …

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, …

Gelatine-based bioplastic foam
Animal / Animal based
Naturals (others)
20-1000-001-a
The gelatine powder, which is the base material of this biological polymer is made from animal (pig) collagen and has a yellowish appearance. The bioplastic …

Peanut shell bioplastic
Animal / Animal based
Plant / Plant based
22-7182-229-a
Peanut shell bioplastic is a mixture of ground peanut shells, gelatine, glycerin, vinegar and water. The mixture is poured into a mold and air-dried for …

Eggshell brick
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
Animal / Animal based
19-7307-007-a
The sandy material (35%) from an urban construction site is improved by adding 35% of clay to improve plasticity and 30% of crushed eggshell to …

Smeared brick
Animal / Animal based
19-7307-002-b
The bricks made of the construction site soil without any additives are very loose due to the high sand content of the soil. A sticky …