Biomaterial-Made Showhomes
Biobased Creations Built a House from 100 Plant-Based Materials
Elena Rahman — October 20, 2021
Biobased Creations built a showhouse almost entirely from plant-based materials. The construction model showcases how house-building can turn to sustainable methods to help improve our planet's dire condition. Eco-design is meant to bring us back to nature through mindful construction.
The design studio used 100 different biomaterials to construct the showhouse. Some materials include wood, mycelium, seaweed, straw, earth, sewage, and vegetable fibers. All the featured materials are either already available on a commercial scale or coming to market soon. Understandably, the only non-bio products used to create the timber-framed house are metal screw fixings and glass windows. The project, titled The Exploded View Beyond Building, aims to show how eco-materials are accessible in the construction of ordinary homes.
Image Credit: Biobased Creations
