Building biodiversity

no concrete or plastic

Omlab developed material prototypes Buildmatterial and Itbettermatter, with almost 100% raw materials from sewage and drinking water treatment. Buildmatterial shows that 3d constructive printing (3dcp) can become 3d circular printing. And the lime in Omlab's 3D printing paste Itbettermatter counteracts acidification of the soil. Add seeds and minerals and the object strengthens - for example - an earth wall without plastic or concrete mats. 3D constructive printing or 3D concrete printing (3dcp) could / should be 3D circular printing in the future! Each prototype is based on the principle: environmentally friendly construction and (!) (soil)biodiversity. Omlab shows the near-future scenario for construction and infrastructure products in the 3D-printed slope tile of Stroncq, the fauna modules and the degradation study.

Stroncq: Omlab x Lilian van Daal

Stroncq honors nature as an inventor. The prototype of a biodegradable slope tile forms the seat of a stool. As a showcase, Stroncq is a call for product ideas: Maacq Waar(de) - Dutch for make value & make it happen - in collaboration with AquaMinerals. Design: Lilian van Daal. Development, material and 3d-print: Omlab.

Modular by nature - Omlab x MVRDV

Speculative fauna modules, biodegradable architecture for insects, birds and other city dwellers. Does all siding have to be for eternity? Test location: MVRDV HQ. Co-op: Omlab, MVRDV Climate Collective, Raven Kiss, Mobilane.