Fibrous

What is the potential of fibrous materials in the built environment?

Fibrous focuses on the development of lightweight fibrous materials that grow quickly, absorb high levels of CO2 and have potential uses in creating composite structures for structural and thermal purposes.

The objective is to find solutions that stay within the planetary boundaries. The research itself is fundamental, but when applied, it leads to different applications in architecture and design, from building envelopes to structural systems and furniture. The project is about adopting biogenic materials, but also involves a significant shift towards materials that can be regenerated rapidly, and it has the potential to make an impact throughout the built environment.

This perspective requires that planetary boundaries be understood from a regenerative viewpoint, aligning material growth rhythms and compositions with population use.