Natural Materials Lab

4-meter structure showcases AI-generated earthen bricks in circular, degradable construction

Blending ecological fabrication with cultural and bioclimatic considerations.

Reflecting on the interconnectivity between material bodies through soil figurine printing

Advancing the science and geometry of 3D printed earth-fiber composites

Fusing natural waste materials with advanced fabrication to challenge material hierarchies

Investigating “dirt” panels as a substrate for mycelium growth

Developing digital weaving techniques for structural earth-fiber lattices

Exploring flexible BioMud textiles through weaving techniques and geometries

Designing earth fabric wearables to deliver localized thermally-pleasurable experiences

Tracing the social and material ecologies of sourcing earth through Sgraffito ornamentation

3D printed earth-fiber experiments with lightweight Mashrabiya construction

Advancing flexible, structural textiles with natural earth- and bio-based materials.

Mapping eco-friendly materials through building policy and education

Using biophilic design and natural materials to promote recovery and wellbeing in healthcare e...

Speculating on the mineralogical content of earth materials for buildable -and edible- practic...

The environmental impacts of thermal experience and survivability in earth dwellings

A raw (non-stabilized) rammed earth installation at Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory

Catalyzing the use of low-carbon and community-engaging building materials through systematic ...

Integrating earth as a wearable substance, built directly onto one’s body

Grounded Chairs is a 100% organic biodegradable low-carbon seating system

Achieving complex parametric forms through analog means with clay

Reconciling architectural representations of housing while drawing from land art practices

Introducing architectural design responses for energy, climate, and comfort

Understanding and managing embodied / operational energy via Life Cycle Assessments (LCA)

Fabrication seminar exploring manual and digital techniques for earthen constructions

Rethinking raw earth for contemporary construction through immersive exploration.

A project-based seminar that provides both theoretical and hands-on building experience

Blending tradition, innovation, and living systems to craft sustainable material processes.

Capturing site-specific geology, labor, and migrations through clay, additive, and mold-making...

Characterizing a range of soils to create a collective rammed wall installation

Independent Research supports thesis development in material studies and architecture technolo...