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(re)-material envisions a world using only reused materials, eliminating waste. It involves 3 stages: (re)-harvest, (re)-absorb and (re)-growth. Materials are salvaged, shared, and checked for quality, innovatively combined into composite structures, and integrated into construction. The Gorham Manufacturing Complex serves as the project's central hub.
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Architectural Design, 3D Fabrication, Concept Development, UI/UX Design, Business Development
Date
Spring 2024
Features
Khaleej Times Article︎︎︎, desi-gned Article︎︎︎, RISD Press Release︎︎︎, RISD Instagram Post︎︎︎, RISD Alumni Instagram Post︎︎︎,
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Michael Farris, Avery Bullwinkel, Teddy Saltzman, Erik Gould
* Amount of Wasted Material per Year in North America
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Construct raw building materials by selecting natural materials from the earth, such as wood, stone, clay, metals, or composites. Materials undergo a process of refinement, where it is combined with other elements or gets transformed. The material's inherent properties and characteristics are harnessed to fulfill specific structural, functional, and aesthetic requirements.
Construct raw building materials by selecting natural materials from the earth, such as wood, stone, clay, metals, or composites. Materials undergo a process of refinement, where it is combined with other elements or gets transformed. The material's inherent properties and characteristics are harnessed to fulfill specific structural, functional, and aesthetic requirements.
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Integrate building components into construction. Realize an architectural vision, where the collective efforts of architects, engineers, builders, and craftsmen allow the materials to grow in situ
Integrate building components into construction. Realize an architectural vision, where the collective efforts of architects, engineers, builders, and craftsmen allow the materials to grow in situ
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Carefully collect and salvage materials from the construction site. Depart from conventional demolition practices where old building materials are discarded. Embody the ethos of the cradle-to-cradle approach, where materials are kept in circulation for as long as possible, reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact.
Carefully collect and salvage materials from the construction site. Depart from conventional demolition practices where old building materials are discarded. Embody the ethos of the cradle-to-cradle approach, where materials are kept in circulation for as long as possible, reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact.
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Disassemble the building components. When structures reach the end of their lifecycle or undergo renovation, carefully separate materials which can be salvaged. Assess materials for quality and purity and ensure they can be repurposed effectively in their subsequent life cycles.
Disassemble the building components. When structures reach the end of their lifecycle or undergo renovation, carefully separate materials which can be salvaged. Assess materials for quality and purity and ensure they can be repurposed effectively in their subsequent life cycles.
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Collaborate with designers, engineers, and craftsmen to recognize each material's inherent qualities and characteristics and work to explore innovative ways of aggregation to form composite structures. Depart from conventional construction methods towards heterogeneous approaches that embrace the diversity of materials available, instead of relying solely on a single material.
Collaborate with designers, engineers, and craftsmen to recognize each material's inherent qualities and characteristics and work to explore innovative ways of aggregation to form composite structures. Depart from conventional construction methods towards heterogeneous approaches that embrace the diversity of materials available, instead of relying solely on a single material.