Tag: Environmental Impact
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WOODWOOL
A sound absorbing material of wood, cement and water. RESOURCESAll BAUX products are Forest Stewardship Council certified and Red List Free, indicating that their products are produced using responsible forestry methods and do not contain harmful chemicals. Wood Wool also qualifies for the California Department of Public Health Standards. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTBAUX operates a circular program…
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WASORANGE
Orange peel waste turned into biomaterial PHB to produce design objects. RESOURCESZero waste with biodegradable and compostable polymers that replace traditional plastics. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTThe orange peel waste is often sourced locally, which not only reduces transportation emissions but also supports local agricultural communities. This reduces reliance on industrial-scale waste management solutions and promotes a more…
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Two Works of Art Created Using Ecologically Sustainable Methods
I am submitting two works of art that were both created in ecologically sustainable ways. The first work, ”Unraveling” is made from found fabric that is printed with ink made from handmade natural inks and dyes of branch and trash images found in my Brooklyn neighborhood. The second work, ”Seeking, Grounding” is made from reused…
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Web of Water
The design initiative focuses on creating a nature-inspired water harvesting system to address the critical issue of water scarcity for children in remote areas. The system is designed to eliminate the arduous journeys of Ethiopian children to distant water sources and to provide children with a reliable and accessible water supply all year round, regardless…
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Floating House Design – Submarine Planter
Napeague Harbor is a coastal lagoon on Long Island, New York, containing salt marshes and mudflats that support fish, shellfish, and birds. However, it is threatened by pollution, habitat loss, and overfishing, and efforts are underway to protect and restore its ecosystem. The client needed to build a home that would be moved on the…
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The Nature’s Touch
The Nature’s Touch is a set of bathroom product. Inspired by nature, it is made of cork and utilizes various properties of this eco-friendly material, such as water resistance, friction, and flexibility. The Nature’s Touch includes an organizer, a bath mat, soap boxes, and a towel rack. While embracing the natural characteristics of cork, this…
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Artistomo
Aristomo combines the English word “artisan,” meaning traditional, skilled workers or products, with the Japanese word “tomo,” meaning together. Joining traditional arts and modern lifestyles. For those looking to live more sustainably and connect with their roots while taking advantage of government incentives to revitalize rural areas, Artistomo provides a harmonious community initiative to protect…
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Mobile Homes
This project reveals the intertwined lives of humans and hermit crabs, prompting reflection on our impact: What happens to hermit crabs’ homes and nature as we construct our dream houses? The smaller square book showcases 70+ hermit crab houses. The larger book is a comprehensive guide, delving into hermit crab research, nomadic lifestyles, and sustainable…
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Wait…What Does Frenetic Mean?
Coming to a city near you, a social amenity which reimagines the streetscape to accommodate personal electric vehicles and RoboBins–trash collecting robots which will take the trash to a waste-energy plant. Electricity from the plant is used to power work-cafes which double as EV and RoboBin charging hubs. Through a system of power hubs and…
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The Wading City
The Wading City comes out of the indeterminacy prevalent in the 2020s, particularly the idea of the city and the building not only as a changing entity but as an adaptable entity addressing rising sea levels, food insecurity, ecological degradation, and local economic downtrends around postindustrial waterfronts. Thus generating an architecture which could respond to…