Zero waste

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NewsNews • 31 Dec 2022

LUO Studio curates an exhibition space using corrugated cardboard

Given the concept of zero waste, LUO studio has been probing sustainable practices. Conceived as a backdrop for Zuo Jing’s exhibition called Back to the Future: Breaking the Time Barrier, the vision was transformed into reality solely using cardboard.  Jin Weiqi The low density of cardboard, compared to traditional building materials, allows a shorter time for CNC cutting and processing. In less than two days, 2,566 cardboard components were generated from all 320 pieces of raw cardboard used for the exhibition. Moreover, a small team of six to seven people put together the exhibition modules on site in 2 days, establishing an efficient construction method that can be adopted by non-professionals as well.  Jin... More

NewsNews • 26 Aug 2022

Hugh Broughton and Pearce+ unveil ‘Martian House’ on Bristol’s Dockside

An inflatable two-storey house designed as a prototype to sustain life on Mars has been revealed at the M Shed Square in Bristol, UK. Designed as a part of an ongoing public art project, the Martian House is a collaborative effort of Hugh Broughton architects, Pearce+ designers, artists Ella Good and Nicki Kent, space scientists, engineers, professors and the public.  Luke O'Donovan The 53sqm structure is powered by solar panels and devised to be lightweight to resist the environmental challenges posed by the red planet, such as cosmic and galactic radiations and extreme temperature variations. Luke O'Donovan The upper storey comprises an inflatable structure made from pressurized gold-coated foil, which would be fi... More

Product • By AluinventLO2 - Exterior

LO2 - Exterior

The LO2 collection from Aluinvent is a high end rain screen facade panel system with open cell structure to both sides. As manufactured from 90% recycled Aluminium the product's carbon footprint only 2,56 kg CO2eq/m2.  The void:solid ratio of our LO2 panels is approx 30%. LO2 panels come in mill finish and coloured options and are suitable for a wide range of exterior applications with A1 & A2 fire ratings. The LO2 collection is particularly suited to applications such as window screening elements and lighting installations. Aluinvent LO2 panels meet all the challenges and requirements to provide a safe, long-lasting facade with a striking modern aesthetic and an element of transparency. Little to no maintenance is required after... More

Product • By AluinventLO exterior mill finish aluminum cladding panels in multiple colors

LO exterior mill finish aluminum cladding panels in multiple colors

The LO collection from Aluinvent is a high end rain screen facade panel with open cell structure to one side. As manufactured from 90% recycled Aluminium the product's carbon footprint only 4,12 kg CO2eq/m2. The panels come in mill finish and a full spectrum of coloured options and are suitable for a wide range of exterior applications with A1 & A2 fire ratings.  Aluinvent LO panels meet all the challenges and requirements to provide safe, long-lasting facades with a striking modern aesthetic. Little to no maintenance is required after installation. Curved profiles are available at request and the LO collection is also available as part of a complete rainscreen cladding system including support railings, brackets, fixings, coping... More

Project • By studio203 architectsExhibitions

Fashionably Early Exhibition

NGUNNAWAL COUNTRY.  The design of the space for a future-directed fashion exhibition, a vibrant Think Tank about the challenges that will inspire the next generation of Australian fashion designers, conceived wholly in folded cardboard as zero waste exhibition architecture. The interactive fashion exhibition in the Gallery of Australian Design (GAD), curated by close friend Cate Shaw, was to set into scene selected fashion designs from six design schools in a vibrant Think Tank about the challenges that will inspire the next generation of Australian fashion designers. The message of the show, considerate and sustainable fashion, is reflected in the materiality and construction of the exhibition architecture: folded cardboard assemble... More