process-driven Materials
Kombucha bacterial cellulose eggshell composite
Composite
Naturals (others)
20-0000-271-b
The bacterial cellulose (SCOBY) is formed as a sheet in a vat of kombucha brew. After fermentation, the sheet grows up to 30mm thick, and …
Kombucha bacterial cellulose tea composite
Naturals (others)
Composite
20-0000-271-c
The bacterial cellulose (SCOBY) is formed as a sheet in a vat of kombucha brew. After fermentation, the sheet grows up to 30mm thick, and …
Kombucha bacterial cellulose
Naturals (others)
20-0000-271-a
The bacterial cellulose (SCOBY) is formed as a sheet in a vat of kombucha brew. After fermentation, the sheet grows up to 30mm thick, and …
Tung Oil Rammed Earth
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-7182-268-a
This rammed earth sample is mixed with 8% Tung Oil and tested for water repellence. 15 ml water is sprayed on the sample's surface 4 …
Cement Rammed Earth
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-7182-265-a
This rammed earth sample is mixed with 8% cement and tested for water repellence. 15 ml of water is sprayed on the sample's surface four …
Peanut shell paper panel
Plant / Plant based
22-7182-263-a
The material is a mixture of filtered peanut shell particles, blended recycled papers, PVA glue and water. The clay-like mixture will harden after 10 minutes …
Recycled HDPE membrane
Polymer
22-7182-262-a
According to the Environmental Protection Department, an average of eight billion plastic shopping bags are disposed to landfills every year. That means more than three …
Corn husk paper
Plant / Plant based
22-7182-250-a
Corn husk is cooked with sodium bicarbonate, pressed flat into paper form and air-dried. The paper can be manipulated before or after drying.
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 …
Glutinous rice flour brick
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
Plant / Plant based
19-7307-013-a
10% of glutinous rice flour is added to the local construction site soil with the aim to improve water resistance and binding force.
Buried brick
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
Polymer
19-7307-012-c
A first brick (a) made from the extracted soil with 20% additional clay was sprayed with water and salt, wrapped in cotton fabric and buried …
Foam brick
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
Polymer
19-7307-012-b
A first brick (a) made from the extracted soil with 20% additional clay was sprayed with water and salt, wrapped in cotton fabric and buried …
Buried brick
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
Polymer
19-7307-012-a
A first brick (a) made from the extracted soil with 20% additional clay was sprayed with water and salt, wrapped in cotton fabric and buried …
Layered brick
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
19-7307-011-a
Clay is added to the extracted soil to improve plasticity. It is tested how many layers are optimal to ram the earth bricks. To make …
Metal oxide brick formwork
Wood / Wood based
19-7307-010-d
Different colored metal oxides are added to extracted urban soil to test the aesthetic possibilities of an old brick-making technique. The formwork records colored layers …