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- From AshThe aim of From Ash is to use the common waste material fly ash as the main element of a new production process. The alkali-activated material is part of the geopolymer family and can easily be made by using basic chemical components. The material becomes mechanically strong within a few hours, allowing a simple production system everywhere near the thermal power plant.
- 850°C Ash concreteWaste is burned in incinerators at 850 degrees Celsius (1560 degrees Fahrenheit). What remains at the bottom of the incinerator are chunks of unburned material and ashes, called bottom ash. Dutch designer Carmen Reus discovered this ash can be added in terrazzo. The surfaces give an impression of the things that we throw away and show the remnants of our throw-away society.
- Recycling Fly Ash Into High-Performance Outdoor FurnitureChinese design studio Bentu Design explores the potential of industrial waste through material-driven products for architecture and public space. With its ‘X’ stool, the…
- ExCinere® Volcanic ash–glazed porcelain tilesExCinere® is a collection of porcelain tiles finished with glazes made from volcanic ash. Developed by Dzek in collaboration with Formafantasma, the material combines an industrial ceramic base with naturally occurring volcanic matter, resulting in surfaces that express mineral variation while meeting architectural performance requirements. The tiles are formed from a dense, vitrified porcelain body that provides low water absorption, high mechanical strength and long-term durability.
- 3D printing concrete made from fly ash and steel slag3D printing concrete has made the material a bit more sustainable, as less material is necessary to create objects and even building. However, making…
- 3D printing the Notre Dame from its own ashesDutch concrete 3D printing firm CONCR3DE suggests to rebuild the Notre Dame by 3D printing its ashes. Last week, the roof of the Notre…
- Tiles glazed with volcanic ashIn collaboration with design studio Formafantasma, Dzek developed a collection of tiles, glazed with volcanic ash. ExCinere, as the collection is called, is range…
- A Memorial Crafted from Pet Ashes and Crushed ShellsResting Reef is pioneering a unique solution for pet memorials by combining pet ashes with crushed shells to create sustainable, underwater reef urns. The…
- Cenit Lighting Series Combines Cultivated Cellulose With Natural AshMexican biomaterials company Polybion and design studio Natural Urbano have launched Cenit. This made-to-order lighting collection combines natural ash with translucent Celium. Polybion grows…
- Agne Kucerenkaite – Ceramics collection composed of wood ashes: green energy residueAgne Kucerenkaite is an award-winning designer working with raw materials and waste. Her design process is characterised by in-depth research and analysis, experimental approach…
