SeaWood - Bio-Marine Materials

The building sector is responsible for 38% of the annual CO2 emissions worldwide, 45% from the exterior, 55% from the interior. Materials play a mayor factor in this negative impact, caused by the nature of the raw materials that are used, the polluting production processes and after-life landfill. The need for future-proof materials to create a healthy and attractive physical living environment that is accessible for all, is high.

Possible directions to transition to are:
- use of regrowable natural resources
- clean, scalable processing technologies
- design for circularity

Seaweed is a remarkable resource. Unlike traditional crops, it requires no land or fresh water—resources that are becoming increasingly scarce. The same kilo of seaweed can yield nutrients for food, pigments for textiles, and fibers materials. SeaWood Materials is a range of 100% natural, recyclable and chemical-free bio-materials made from seaweed and waste agricultural fibers. This approach is facilitated by green chemistry, transforming fibers into self-binding materials without requiring binders, high temperatures or pressures. The combination of wood-like properties with aesthetic and sound dampening qualities makes this line of materials suitable for interior design, acoustic panels and furniture.