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Lifestyle
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Trend cluster
Category
Bioplastic
Building
Architecture adopts eco-friendly bioplastic materials.
4.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Bioplastic Building trend?
Bioplastic Building: Bioplastics are slowly being adopted into the construction industry as businesses and architects seek to set precedents for the future of architecture. Such changes are being pushed as immediate and long-term consequences of climate change, coupled with rapid urban development around the world, are increasingly top of mind for consumers and developers alike.
Trend themes
Themes within the Bioplastic Building trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Bioplastic Adoption in Architecture
The construction industry is gradually adopting bioplastics as an eco-friendly material for architecture projects, driven by the increasing concern for the environment and urbanization.
02
3D-Printing with Sustainable Bio-plastics
3D-printing technology is being used to create sustainable urban cabins, forest shelters, and flooring designs by Dutch design studios in a bid to offer efficient temporary housing solutions during emergencies.
03
Innovative Applications of Bioplastics
Designers are using a combination of biomaterials such as activated charcoal, gelatin-based bioplastics, and recycled plastics to create designs that can reduce air pollution while providing aesthetically pleasing facade solutions.
Industry implications
What the Bioplastic Building trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Construction Industry
The construction industry can leverage bioplastics to offer more eco-friendly and sustainable architecture solutions.
For
3D-Printing Industry
The 3D printing industry can innovate further to provide tailor-made, sustainable solutions for temporary housing during emergencies.
For
Design Industry
Designers can create more innovative applications of bioplastics to reduce air pollution and create aesthetically pleasing facade solutions.
Workshop question
How can your brand adopt bioplastics into its production processes, or support the development of climate change and pollution-fighting causes?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Bioplastic Building
Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 67%, freshness 8%.
Popularity62%
Activity67%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Bioplastic Building trend
6 featured examples from Oct 1, 2014 to Apr 10, 2018CategoryEco
Activated Charcoal Bioplastics
This Gelatinous Biomaterial Was Designed to Reduce Air Pollution
The development of Restology indicates the opportunity for plastics manufacturing companies to invest in biodegradable alternatives that are more beneficial than traditional plast…
CategoryEco
Cleverly Draped Architecture
DUS Architects' EU Building Boasts Covered Built-In Outdoor Seating
Incorporating clever draping techniques and sustainable materials into architectural designs for enhanced aesthetics and functionality.
CategoryEco
Biodegradable Forest Shelters
This 3D-Printed Design of Blends into the Natural Surroundings
This industry can explore the use of biodegradable materials and 3D printing technologies to create sustainable and innovative structures for various applications.
CategoryArt & Design
Sustainable 3D-Printed Floors
Aectual Flooring is Made by Robots to Customize Large Spaces
The construction industry can disrupt traditional flooring techniques and increase efficiency by adopting 3D-printed flooring technology.
CategoryEco
3D-Printed Urban Cabins
The Designers of This Cabin are Inviting People to Stay Overnight
The construction industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating 3D printing technology to create temporary housing solutions.
CategoryEco
Repurposed Plastic Pavilions
This Dutch Pavilion's Facade Was Fashioned from Recycled Plastic
The construction industry can adopt the use of recycled materials and engage local communities to create environmentally friendly and community-centric projects.
