Biophilica
A plant-based material that is truly local, biodegradable, and recyclable.
Hosted by Royal College of ArtThis project is now archived and was part of DDW19
Pigmented, coated samples of Biophilica material
Mira Nameth
Biophilica is the result of a year long material development, working with plant-based resources. It's driven by a wish to reduce the harmful chemicals that surround us – in our homes, offices, in our bodies – to help combat the global material crisis we are all living in and contributing to.
The same natural ethos permeates all explorations of the Biophilica process: material, color, and surface treatments. Mira Nameth has worked with plant, mineral pigments, and pre-plastic varnishes made from plant oils and wood resins. Her vision is materi
Sample tiles of Biophilica material
Mira Nameth
Biophilica material shaped into a wavy tile
Mira Nameth
Biophilica rigid & flexible samples plus a joint
Mira Nameth
Biophilica rigid material exploring textures
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