bamboo architecture for holistic education

Green School [Bali]

mushrooms, future & vegan leather

#Closed-loop process uses abundant, natural fibers to create 100‰ biodegradable materials, making this an infinitely renewable technology.

#A new kind of leather grown rapidly from mycelium and agricultural byproducts in a carbon-negative process. 

#Custom-engineered material is sustainable, versatile, and animal–free. Best of all, it feels and performs like leather.

#Mycelium can be grown in almost any kind of agriculture waste, including sawdust and pistachio shells. 

#MycoWorks inoculates it with the live culture of the reishi mushroom, which will feed off of anything, unlike other pickier mushrooms. 

#The mushrooms grow together within the material, which can be configured into any shape, forming natural polymers that adhere like glue.

# The material is then baked to kill the organisms, so that if it ever got wet, mushrooms wouldn’t start sprouting again.

Engineered to Perform
Versatile
Sustainable
Cost Competitive

This material is strong, flexible, and durable, just like conventional leathers. 

It is also water-resistant.

 And since it's made from natural fibers, it breathes and feels like leather.

This leather is uniquely customizable. 

Any textures and other features can be grown right into the material.

 And unlike animal hides, these materials can be grown to nearly any size and shape.

More info @ mycoworks

Women’s Opportunity Center [Kayonza] Rwanda

Architects.- Sharon Davis Design

Collaborators.- Structural Engineer.- Osd Engineering. Water Management Engineer.- Edesigndynamics. Water Filtration.- Manna Energy Ltd. Composting Toilets.- Rec Rec Association. Bio Gas Engineer: Cret Sarl. Rain Cisterns.- Water for Life. Cook Stoves.- Manna Energy Ltd. Solar Energy.- Great Lakes Energy. Signage.- 2x4

Landscape Design.- XS Space and Susan Maurer

General Contractor.- Three Code Construction

Project Manager.- Bruce Engel

Surface.- 2200.0 sqm.

Project Year.- 2013

ekuazion with Earthship Biotecture: WINDSHIP

DISASTER RELIEF EARTHSHIP / FEB-2015 / BATUG

Life changing experience with Earthship Biotecture working as a volunteer in Batug, Leyte (Philippines).

This area was highly affected by super typhoon Yolanda.

Both a new beautiful eco-school and a zero-cost shelter were successfully completed.

Enjoy some images and please support Earthship

There are many ways to do it... either contact me or go to their web page for more info.

If you are London based make sure you meet Concrete Jungle Eartship crew to find out how to get involved, how to learn more, how to get trained, how to get your own Earthship....

 be part of the movement,
 be more self-sufficient,
 be more FREE