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ALGOLOAM
Project details
Modern building materials contribute to high levels of greenhouse gas emissions and mostly rely on non-renewable resources, thus generating significant waste and harming the environment. The challenge is to find eco-friendly materials that perform well in construction.
The EIC-funded AlgoLoam project tackles this issue by creating Loam Walls with algorithmically generated 3D Natural Fibre Reinforcement. These walls use entirely natural, biodegradable materials and are designed to be both self-supporting and lightweight.
An interdisciplinary team of experts is developing these walls through digital modeling, experimental testing, and sustainable fabrication processes.
The team is investigating multiple application possibilities, in architecture and interior design with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions embodied in new buildings.