STRUCTURAL CELLULOSE

In architecture, there is an urgent need for research and the use of sustainable materials. Although wood is often seen as a solution, only around 50% of wood is usable after sawing, with further losses occurring during further processing. However, the remaining 50% can be processed into cellulose fibres that bind CO₂ and enable the production of building materials with complex geometries and specific properties through additive manufacturing.
Structural Cellulose uses a biocomposite material based on cellulose fibres and applies this material using a robot-assisted spraying process. Cellulose, a natural polymer derived from plants, is an environmentally friendly material as it is fully biodegradable and compostable. It decomposes naturally without leaving any harmful residues.
The robotic manufacturing process allows for differentiated material application according to specific design specifications, resulting in a reduction of volume and mass.
This term we will investigate structural cellulose and its application for floor panel elements in a series of prototypes.