With global demand for building sand tripling in the last 20 years, unregulated sand mining is decimating rivers and coastlines in the developing world, enabled by political corruption and “sand mafias”. This article outlines the […]
Invasive alien biomass is used as an alternative aggregate to concrete
Today’s cities are ever-growing, especially in the Global South, inducing massive construction activity. To satisfy these needs we need feasible and environmentally sustainable construction materials, the use of local solutions and, if possible, to enable […]
Alternative, safer, dignified sustainable, affordable housing in South Africa – Venice Architectural Biennale, 2021
In partnership with the Block Research Group, based at ETH Zurich, the exhibit presents innovative material and construction methods that have the potential to provide safe and dignified housing in South Africa in a more […]