Delft Students Walnut Shell Façades Contribute To Sustainable Construction
Delft students walnut shell façades contribute to sustainable construction
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Delft students walnut shell façades contribute to sustainable construction
25 March 2025
Five TU Delft students developed sustainable building solutions, including rammed earth walls, biobased materials, circular magnet recycling, post-war neighbourhood renewal, and walnut shell façade panels.
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Five Delft architecture students have developed innovative circular construction methods to promote sustainability:
Larissa Götze revived the ancient rammed earth technique, using excavated soil to create prefabricated, low-CO2 walls.
Frank Vahstal explored topping up apartment buildings with biobased materials like hemp and straw to reduce climate impact.
Preksha Rautela designed a circular chain for neodymium magnets, ensuring efficient recycling.
Elena Grimbacher proposed circular systems for post-war neighbourhoods, integrating water, energy, and food solutions.
Lara Neuhaus developed rainproof façade panels from walnut shells, using food waste to create sustainable building materials.
These projects highlight scalable, eco-friendlyconstruction solutions.