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Textile-Based Sustainable Construction Materials

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Bastian Beyer Revolutionizes Building Resources

— January 16, 2019 — Eco
Bastian Beyer is a London-based architect and designer who is looking to make a difference in the industry with innovative and sustainable construction materials. Still in its prototyping stages, the professional's project explores the possibilities, merits and positive effects of using knitted textiles as functional building resources.

In collaboration with Daniel Suarez, Bastian Beyer solidifies the framework of traditionally knitted textiles through biological processes. By putting a collection of micro-organisms (sporosarcina pasteurii, to be concrete) to work, the designers are able to form a calcite layer on the fiber.

The intended use of Daniel Suarez and Bastian Bayer's sustainable construction material is to provide structural reinforcement for architectural projects, spatial dividers, shading opportunities, as well as serve as "structural roof or wall systems."

Photo Credits: Albert Palen
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Textile-based Construction Materials - The use of knitted textiles as functional and sustainable building resources presents an opportunity for green and affordable construction.
2. Biological Processes in Construction - Applying biological processes, such as micro-organisms, to traditional construction materials presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable architecture and engineering.
3. Innovative Construction Material Prototyping - Prototyping new, functional and eco-friendly construction materials using knitted textiles and biological processes presents a radical innovation opportunity for architects, interior designers and construction professionals.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Incorporating sustainable textile-based materials and biological processes as part of the design process presents an opportunity for green architecture.
2. Construction - Using new, innovative materials that are sustainable and cost-effective, presents an opportunity for creating resilient infrastructure and smarter buildings.
3. Textile Design - Designing functional, sustainable and innovative textiles for incorporation in the architecture and construction, and engineering industries presents an opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration and disruption.
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