Material Studies

Explorations of material innovations for potential building technologies are conducted with both sourcing and application conditions in mind. Studies include small-scale compositions from each of the major material groups:

Natural Materials

Ceramics

Technical Ceramics

Metals

Polymers

Elastomers + Foams

Composites

Assessment of regional byproducts and waste materials for environmental remediation needs often inform the selection of material sourcing. Each material study emphasizes the significant performance properties inherent to the qualities of the specific chemical composition or enhanced by particular fabrication methods. Some studies were conducted with various students in material elective courses.