Author Archives: Michelle Tseng
Bio Plastic Lamp
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3d printed joints
Balsa soaking in the water for more bending potential
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Bio Plastic Research
The research was based on the project made last year in iaaC, which explored the production methods and material behaviors in plastic biodegradable systems. It investigates DIY biomaterial production and passive reconfiguration processes to create components for a dissolving architecture. The Bio Plastic research was made by Sviatlana Matushko, Mardet Gebreyesus, Dhwani Patel, under the [...]
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Salty Rice Clay
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION Salty Rice Clay made by equal- ratio mixing salt and Thai glutinous rice at room temperature. The glutinous rice creates the super-strength mortar, this organic-inorganic compound was made possible by amylopectin, a type of polysaccharide, or complex carbohydrate. The amylopectin combines with the inorganic calcium carbonate from the lime to form a mortar that has more stable physical properties, [...]
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