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Algae Construction

Algae-based construction materials prioritize sustainability

Trend - Sustainability in architecture and construction is becoming more important, and algae is a promising emerging material in this space. The natural resource is being used to make everything from concrete construction blocks to air-purifying facades.

Insight - Sustainability is an important investment for brands, as both consumers and institutions push businesses in a range of industries to reduce their impact on the environment. With the construction industry being a major contributor to climate change, the need for the industry to switch to sustainability is becoming increasingly urgent, and some businesses in this space are responding by investing in sustainable materials, technology and design solutions.
Workshop Question - How is your brand effectively prioritizing sustainability?
Trend Themes
1. Algae-based Construction - Using algae as a construction material prioritizes sustainability in architecture and construction by offering a natural resource that is both eco-friendly and visually aesthetic.
2. Sustainable Architecture - Businesses investing in sustainable architecture and manufacturing promoting eco-design, and incorporating natural ingredients, materials, and phenomena are highly relevant.
3. Green Macro Algae Usage - Green macro algae usage in architecture and construction makes lightweight, sturdy, and visually aesthetic buildings possible while allowing eco-friendliness and reduced emissions in the region.
Industry Implications
1. Construction Industry - As a major contributor to climate change, the construction industry's need for sustainability measures is increasing, making sustainable materials, technology, and design solutions highly valuable.
2. Architecture Industry - As sustainability and eco-friendliness become driving factors in architecture, natural building materials like algae prove crucial to modern-day architecture.
3. Environmental Industry - As the world aims to curb carbon emissions and reduce pollution, industries like algae-based construction and sustainable architecture are crucial in promoting environmental friendliness.
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Featured Examples

Sustainable Algae-Based Cement
Sustainable Algae-Based Cement
Prometheus Materials Contributes with Eco Architecture Solutions
Prometheus Materials is contributing to the world of sustainable architecture and manufacturing with its innovative algae-based cement. The Colorado-based company claims to “offer a sustainable,... MORE
Algae-Based Building Concepts
Algae-Based Building Concepts
Researchers Created an 'Eco Village' Carbon Recapture Concept
A group of student researchers from the Bartlett School of Architecture created what they call the Eco Village Concept. This is a group of buildings that use algae as the base material for the... MORE
Interactive Biotechnological Playgrounds
Interactive Biotechnological Playgrounds
The Airbubble Playground Boasts Natural Air-Purifiers
The Airbubble Playground, designed by ecoLogicStudio, includes integrated air-purifying micro-algae. The London-based architecture and innovation firm aims to provide clean air for children to... MORE
Algae-Grown Limestone
Algae-Grown Limestone
University of Colorado Boulder Researchers Seek Carbon-Neutral Solutions
Many researchers are looking for carbon-neutral solutions that can be implemented across industries—from production and manufacturing to building and consumption. This goal comes as climate change... MORE
Seaweed-Topped Pavilions
Seaweed-Topped Pavilions
Rex Skov Arkitekter Explores the Potential of Seaweed in Architecture
The potential of seaweed as a primary material in fashion, design, and architecture has been probed by professionals working in these respective industries. Most recently, the Danish studio Rex Skov... MORE
Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations
Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations
Crafting Plastics Studio Presents the Sensibiom 2 Exhibit
Crafting Plastics Studio works in collaboration with DumoLab Research on the Sensibiom 2 installation, which highlights a biomaterial that alerts people to ‘an invisible threat.’ To do so,... MORE

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