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Lavaforming: a bold idea towards a circular built environment

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Lavaforming: a bold idea towards a circular built environment

24 September 2024
Arnhildur Pálmadóttir's Lavaforming proposes using volcanic lava as a sustainable building material, transforming a local hazard into a global resource for reducing emissions and reshaping architecture.
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Arnhildur Pálmadóttir of s.ap architects is presenting Lavaforming at the Venice Architecture Biennale next year. Her project explores using volcanic lava as a sustainable building material, transforming a local hazard into a global resource. 

The proposal aims to utilise lava to address environmental challenges by reducing atmospheric emissions through innovative construction techniques

Highlighting Iceland's frequent volcanic activity, Pálmadóttir envisions lava flows as a future resource for entire city foundations, emphasising a shift towards sustainable architecture

Lavaforming underscores the need for bold, creative solutions in building practices to address environmental concerns and reshape the future.

Rebecca Ann Hughes
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Themes
Construction materials and circular construction