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MATERIALS


Future Material Library





The material consists of discarded cardboard and Cassava starch sourced locally around Dalston's Ridley road market, a predominantly Caribbean and Jamaican market. Cassava or Yam is a high yield starchy tuberous root that needs little water and no pesticides to cultivate, this makes it a good candidate for bioplastics and biofuels around the world as well as being central to the diet of subtropical countries.
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Colab Material Library

 

As we move towards more sustainable practices, it’s important to consider the role of materials in our built environment. Wood, as a natural and renewable resource, has the potential to play a significant role in regenerative design.  

HYPER WOOD - Dubai

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https://colabdigital.ae/materials/hyper-wood




MATERIAL DISTRICT


The project disrupts the conventional understanding of wood as an entirely natural form. Reclaimed fibres create a wood-like material, forging a new life for the waste matter. Drawing inspiration from the growth pattern of trees, the project replicates the intricate structure of timber.

HYPER WOOD - Netherlands 

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https://materialdistrict.com/material/hyper-wood/