American University of Sharjah
Using the byproducts of desalinisation to create new architectures
Technical university in Liberec
Developing architectural components based on biomaterials generated by bacterial growth
KADK – The Royal Danish Academy
Using bacteria to create natural dyes and reduce the need for toxic chemicals
A testing kit to ease medical waste
Using biomaterials to control pests and improve the efficiency of small scale salad farming
Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)
A new system to process date farming byproducts into a range of upcycled materials
Using Palm leaves fibres and ash to reduce cement content in concrete
ECAL, Lausanne University of Art and Design
Transforming bone waste from meat processing into components for consumer electronics
National University of Singapore
New packaging material made from durian to reduce the need for styrofoam
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
A watertight door made from biomaterials to save homes from flooding
Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
Transforming limescale waste from water softening processes into building material
Université Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs(ULPGL)
Analysing soil to improve the quality of earth-based construction materials
Using traditional Papua weaving techniques to make new products from wood fibres
IAAC – Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia
Adaptive clay-based construction material using impact printing technology
University of Applied Sciences (FH) Joanneum
Recycled coffee cups made from coffee grounds to reduce the use of paper and plastic
Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)
Shameless is a garment created by a biodegradable new fabric, to remind users about the implications of pollution and waste.
Using the metabolism of the body to recycle 3D printing plastic waste
A new carbon negative, low cost brick to make construction more sustainable
Using discarded fruit as biomaterial to make doggy poop scoopers
Turning wheat straws into pet food as an alternative to incineration
