During the field trip to London, there were many great sustainable and innovative material ideas.
I particularly looked at fabrics and sustainable options. One that I found was made from rice husks. Rice is produced and widely consumed over the world, but the rice husks are a big problem for the farmers. Sony has developed a "porous carbon material" that can absorb microscopic pollutants as well as improve safety and water and air quality. It is highly absorbent and deodorizing which makes it perfect for clothing and toiletries.
This could be a good alternative for some of my tensile structures. I don't know how the fabric behaves or stretches but, it is a great step towards sustainable materials. It can be made into a variety of fabrics and I think the could be a sustainable option for some of my tensile structures. The tensile structures around the columns and the info and kitchen structure would be a great place to apply this material.
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