# Corn Cob-Made Wall Cladding StoneCycling and Studio Nina van Bart Design the CornWall By Amy Duong | Published 2024-01-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2024/01/29/wall-cladding-made-from-corn-cob-waste-brings-sustainable-construction-materials/) & [stonecycling](https://www.stonecycling.com/cornwall/)  StoneCycling and Studio Nina van Bart work together to create a new and [sustainable construction material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutina) in the form of its [CornWall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-soundproofing). The two thought about how to [repurpose waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis) instead of allowing it to become biomass. As a result, the CornWall is an interior wall cladding that is crafted from corn cobs. This offers alternative construction materials that are strong once activated. Notably, the heating process is also sustainable as it uses electric heating concepts from the factor's solar panels on the roof. A lot of the time, corn cobs are burned as biomass or fermented but this process allows the waste to function with a new purpose and turns it into wall cladding that can be used or even composite materials. Image Credit: StoneCycling and Studio Nina van Bart ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternative Construction Materials:** The CornWall provides a sustainable and innovative alternative to traditional construction materials by utilizing corn cobs as wall cladding. - **Sustainable Heating Concepts:** The use of electric heating concepts powered by solar panels creates a sustainable heating process for the CornWall. - **Waste Repurposing:** The CornWall demonstrates the potential for repurposing waste materials, such as corn cobs, to create valuable products in the construction industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** The CornWall introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity by offering a sustainable and unique construction material. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of solar panels for electric heating in the CornWall presents an opportunity for innovation in the renewable energy industry. - **Waste Management:** The repurposing of corn cobs in the CornWall highlights the potential for innovative waste management solutions within the construction sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Carbon Biomaterial Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-brick.md) - [Cob Building Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobbauge-house.md) - [Cork Cladding London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninas-house.md) - [Mycelium Sustainable Bright Partitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggro-collection.md) - [Corn-Free Popcorn-Like Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-snacks.md) - [Sustainable Wooden Natural Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forestbank.md) - [Hempcrete-Accented Patchwork Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-facade.md) - [Biodegradable Styrofoam Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-styrofoam-alternative.md) - [Sustainable Acoustic Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycelium-wall.md)