Circular and restorative by design
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 […]
Invasive alien plants as an alternative resource for concrete production
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 […]
Kruger National Park “Eco-Lodge” – a low-carbon demonstrator model
Located on the banks of the Sabie River, a demonstration tourist accommodation unit is being planned for construction in the Kruger National Park on the footprint of an existing dilapidated timber structure. The “Tree House” […]
The “Click Brick” – BRG ETH Zurich, South Africa
Self supporting, structural, interlocking, hand-pressed roof tiles Combined with structurally-informed fabrication techniques, this innovative building system demonstrates the potential of providing safer and more dignified housing alternatives in an affordable and sustainable manner. The self-supporting […]
Developing low-cement binders with invasive wood chip aggregate
The mechanically chipped biomass of water-thirsty Invading Alien Plants (IAP’s) to replace conventional aggregates is but one of several examples currently being researched and developed by nonCrete.com A recent paper emanating from the Chair of […]
Hand Woven Formwork
This research project is an offshoot of the development of the funicular flooring system which proposes to replace conventional shuttering with traditional woven mats when casting arched floor slabs. The beautiful, subtle patterned renders of […]
nonCrete at the Palazzo Mora Exhibition Time, Space, Existence – 2021 Venice Architectural Biennial 2021
This exhibit presents innovative material and construction methods that have the potential to provide safe and dignified housing in South Africa in a more affordable and sustainable manner. Chipped biomass derived from water-thirsty invading alien […]