The “Coalymer Stool” first time on display at BE-AM Exhibition on Formnext in FFM in 2024
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The “Coalymer Stool” first time on display at BE-AM Exhibition on Formnext in FFM in 2024
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The “Coalymer Stool” first time on display at BE-AM Exhibition on Formnext in FFM in 2024
Coalymer Stool
What if building components could store CO2
permanently instead of emitting it?
The “Coalymer Stool” can and was launched and exhibited at this years BE-AM Exhibition on Formnext 2024.
The “Coalymer Stool” is an innovative joint project of
New Digital Craft in Heidelberg and the Generative Design Lab at TU Darmstadt.
Together, they've developed a geopolymer mixture incorporating biochar, a
substance produced by pyrolysis of plant material, which can store large
amounts of CO2. Biochar has been recognized by the UN as key to achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is certified with CO2 Removal
Certificates (CORCs). When combined with low-carbon geopolymer, building
components can be created with a positive CO2 balance, storing CO2 permanently.
New Digital Craft manufactures these components using 3D printed formwork
technology, enabling the creation of complex components with high precision.
One example is the "Coalymer Stool," a lightweight outdoor furniture
piece designed by NDC for both public and private spaces.
Coalymer Stool