Samples from the CONQ project, 2024, © Angie Dub & Heidi Jalkh
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In a Seashell: Workshop with BE-FELLOWs at Berlin Science Week
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What would a wall made of oysters and algae look and feel like? How can we turn waste from the seafood industry into a sustainable resource for future building materials?
To explore these questions, the Bauhaus Earth Fellowship Program (BE-FELLOW) is collaborating with Matters of Activity to bring the work of fellows Heidi Jalkh and Angie Dub to Berlin Science Week! In the panel discussion and workshop on 1 November 2024, Heidi and Angie will share updates and findings from their project CONQ: From mono-material to multi-performance.
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Angie Dub & Heidi Jalkh, © Patrick Desbrosses
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Marine-Based Industries and Construction Meet for a More Sustainable Architecture
Every year, more than 10 million tonnes of shells — mostly from oysters, clams, scallops, and mussels — are discarded as waste, despite their high calcium carbonate content. Environmental architect Angie Dub and experimental designer Heidi Jalkh, both based in Buenos Aires, are finding ways to turn this so-called waste into a sustainable building material. By combining crushed seashells with algae-based biopolymers, they create heat-free bioceramics made entirely from marine biomass. What started with the exploration of the material in South America is now being further developed in Berlin. During their fellowship, Angie and Heidi are testing the physical properties, characteristics, and possible implementation scenarios of this material. In doing so, they hope to transform local value chains.
Interactive Workshop at Berlin Science Week
How can we make better use of the potential of these ingenious materials? We will explore this question at Berlin Science Week. First, we will dive into Heidi and Angie’s latest findings. We will listen to and discuss with experts from gastronomy, materials research, policymaking, and innovative architecture, such as Christiane Sauer (Matters of Activity/khb) and Kika Brockstedt (revalu).
In the second part, it’s your turn! In a hands-on workshop, participants will discuss how we can overcome the challenges of implementing speculative new materials. Working in small groups, we will develop future scenarios and prototype design solutions. Finally, we will present our ideas to each other and find the common ground between our proposals. What could be the next steps to turn our ideas into reality?
We look forward to your participation – no previous knowledge or skills are required! The event is presented by BE-FELLOW, a collaboration between Bauhaus Earth and Experimental, and the Cluster of Excellence Matters of Activity. Rosa Hanhausen (Bauhaus Earth Fellowship Program) and Antje Nestler (Matters of Activity) will moderate the event.
Details and Registration
In a Seashell: Marine-based industries and construction meet towards a more sustainable architecture
1 November 2024
14:00–17:30
Location: Museum für Naturkunde, Invalidenstr. 43, 10115 Berlin
Please note that places are limited. Register via e-mail by 25 October. Participants must purchase a 2-day CAMPUS ticket for Berlin Science Week. The venue is wheelchair accessible and the event will be held in English.
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