Cupcrete От хартиени чаши до зелен бетон от Samira and Sepideh Kharazan

Дизайнът Cupcrete От хартиени чаши до зелен бетон от Samira and Sepideh Kharazan е високо уважаван носител на престижната 2024 Бронзова награда A' Design Award в състезателна категория Устойчиви продукти, проекти и зелен дизайн.

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Cupcrete От хартиени чаши до зелен бетон

от Samira and Sepideh Kharazan

Клиент: Heavenly

Носител на Бронзова награда A' Design Award в категория Устойчив продукт

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Дизайнът

За Cupcrete От хартиени чаши до зелен бетон

Този проект представя „Cupcrete" – екологичен материал, разработен от две сестри като решение за рециклиране на хартиени чаши. Създава се чрез смесване на цимент с рециклирани хартиени чаши и вода, за да се получи флуидна смес, която се излива в форми и съхне, превръщайки се в тухли, плочки, панели, мебели и аксесоари. Cupcrete е лек, осигурява звукова и топлинна изолация, намалява разходите и предлага значителни екологични ползи.

Признанието

За Бронзова награда A' Design Award

Cupcrete От хартиени чаши до зелен бетон е носител на Бронзовата награда A' Design Award — високо престижно признание, присъждано на изключителни дизайни, които се отличават с творчество, изобретателност и проницателност. Бронзовите победители са изобилно умели и поразително творчески артефакти, които удостоверяват богатия опит, въображение и находчивост на своите дизайнери. Очаква се Cupcrete От хартиени чаши до зелен бетон да бъде високо ценен, възхищаван и обичан предмет, забележително професионален и иновативен. Този дизайн, спечелил Бронзовата награда A' Design Award, включва най-добрите практики в изкуството, науката, дизайна и технологиите и е отличен с вниманието си към детайла. Cupcrete От хартиени чаши до зелен бетон великолепно удовлетворява нуждите, докосва желанията, очарова чувствата и привлича любопитството.

Зад дизайна

Прескомплект

Информация за екипа, авторите и техническите детайли, предоставена от дизайнера.

Уникални свойства: Cupcrete represents an environmentally friendly variant of concrete crafted from recycled paper cups and Portland cement. Through a novel process for recycling paper cup waste, we have generated a new material akin to cotton, to formulate a green concrete dubbed 'Cupcrete'. This methodology offers an ecological solution for mitigating the consumption of natural resources and reducing waste production. The versatility of Cupcrete allows for numerous potential variations.
Размери и опаковка: Cupcrete is formulated by combining cement, shredded paper cups, and sand (if required), which are then mixed with water to create a fluid mixture. This mixture is subsequently poured into blocks or panels and allowed to dry. Cupcrete offers lightweight construction and demonstrates outstanding acoustic and thermal insulation properties. It is distinguished by its cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and notable characteristics such as high ductility, energy absorption capacity, and low density.
Тагове: global warming, papercups waste, sustanable, upcycle, recycle, concrete, new material, innovation, construction, green
Производствена технология: After the upcycling process of paper cups, which are transformed into a cotton-like material, this substance can then be blended with other recycled or sustainable materials such as cement, sand, or recycled textile fibers to enhance its strength and durability. Essentially, the constituents, when mixed in different proportions, produce concrete with varying properties, making it a versatile material for buildings, furniture, and accessories.
Дизайнерско предизвикателство: The toughest aspect of the research was turning cups into a cotton-like material, mainly done at home. Another major challenge is properly collecting and sorting waste at the city level, requiring coordination with bureaucracy and adherence to local regulations. Collaborating with municipal authorities or relevant organizations is essential for program implementation. To address these challenges, we've developed smart bins for municipal presentation. This initiative aims to enhance city recycling and waste management efforts.
Изследване: This abstract explores the transformation of paper cups into reusable options to address environmental issues.
Cupcrete is formulated by combining cement, shredded paper cups, and sand (if required), which are then mixed with water to create a fluid mixture. This mixture is subsequently poured into blocks or panels and allowed to dry.
With parental support, especially from our mother, a solution was found through thorough examination. Motivated by sustainability, the study delves into technical details such as cup materials and recycling challenges.
It emphasizes innovative approaches like upcycling to reduce paper cup waste and promote sustainability.
It's super light and keeps noise and heat out of buildings. You can use it for walls, floors, even furniture! It's awesome because it's eco-friendly and saves resources. It works better than regular concrete because it's lighter, cheaper, and better for the environment.
Currently, we are engaging an Italian engineering team to work on obtaining detailed properties of this concrete.
Вдъхновение: This project, sparked by a TV program, addresses the environmental impact of paper cups. Despite being labeled recyclable, less than 1% of paper coffee cups are actually recycled due to the polyethylene coating inside. This is because of the complexities of separating plastic from paper during recycling, coupled with the high costs involved. Over 269 billion cups (weighing as much as one million elephants) end up in landfills yearly, taking over 20 years to decompose and releasing harmful pollutants.
Продължителност на проекта: This project commenced in September 2022 in Milan and concluded in June 2023, also in Milan.
Работен процес: Cupcrete is like the magic of turning paper cup waste into concrete! Just mix it up with cement and water, pour it into molds, and watch it transform. It's incredibly lightweight yet strong, keeping buildings quiet and cool. From walls to floors, even furniture, Cupcrete does it all! What's truly awesome is its eco-friendly nature, saving precious resources with every use. It outshines regular concrete with its lighter weight, lower cost, and superior environmental benefits. It's not just concrete; it's a revolution in building with heart and conscience.
Членове на екипа: Samira Kharazan
Sepideh Kharazan
Автори на изображенията: Main Image #1: Samira Kharazan, 2024.
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Video : Samira Kharazan, 2024.