Tag: Sustainable Materials
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ACRE WOOD
Made from up-cycled rice hulls and applicable to a variety of uses – from house siding to furniture. RESOURCESACRE is made in a zero-waste U.S. facility from up-cycled rice hulls, a byproduct of rice milling. It is tree-free, PVC-based, and free of phthalates, phenol, formaldehyde, and adhesives. Sourced from local farms, the rice hulls are…
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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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Intertwining Waterfall
Implying environmental sustainability was the ultimate goal for this project. Targeting zero emissions in line with the New York City Mobilization Act, the design would decrease the temperature by at least 5 degrees and dampen noise reflection within the International Living Future Institute Office. Exploring the solution by using the selection of yarn, canvas, and…
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New York Botanic Garden Oasis
NYBG Oasis offers urban dwellers an eco-friendly gardening experience, fostering green spaces in the concrete environment of New York. The kit, crafted from recycled materials, includes biodegradable seed cards and compacted soil promoting plant growth and biodiversity. The wooden box, sourced from sustainable forests, doubles as a reusable planter, contributing to waste reduction and recycling,…
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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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Designing for Twilight Years: Sustainable Senior Living
My design proposal seeks to create harmonious, integrated spaces for elderly communities that promote intergenerational interaction through elements of social sustainability and material sustainability. School of Architecture | Sustainable Environmental Systems, SES Student: Nia Starr Faculty: Tetsu Ohara This image features a design proposal for senior living with a public campus, renewable energy resources, and…
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Shift Train
Rail transport is the most environment-friendly way to travel. Allowing for multiple configurations and options for both solo and group travelers, the design of Shift Train maximizes the train’s capacity and prevents underutilization of space. With thoughtful material selection and pre-fabrication the train becomes more sustainable with durable and easily replaceable components. Throughout Shift Train,…
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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…