Architects Besley & Spresser have partnered with Rotterdam-based material scientists Asbeter and ceramicist Benedetta Pompilli to turn asbestos waste into carbon-negative architectural materials. By recrystallizing asbestos into stable silicates, the process creates safe, tactile elements for cement replacement and mineral additives.
(c) Ben Hessler
(c) Ben Hessler

Des déchets d’amiante transformés en matériaux architecturaux carbone négatif

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Les architectes Besley & Spresser s’associent aux scientifiques des matériaux Asbeter et à la céramiste Benedetta Pompilli pour transformer des déchets d’amiante en matériaux architecturaux à empreinte carbone négative. L’amiante est recristallisé en silicates stables, sûrs et utilisables comme substituts du ciment ou additifs minéraux.

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