ABOUT
Use and abuse of the endogenous materials of the Azores.
Reinvent and reimagine the endogenous materials of the Azores in a unique, sustainable way, repurposing them to bring more value to the archipelago.
Challenge yourself to find a new use for these materials and watch as your ideas take shape and come to life.
OBJECTIVES
Forge a connection between creativity and technological innovation;
Promote interactions among the various community stakeholders;
Encourage critical thinking and the exchange of knowledge;
Boost the growth of creative industries;
Create the ideal design concept for products derived from recycled materials;
PARTICIPANTS
Anyone over the age of 18, individually or collectively (group of individuals or companies) with original ideas, never submitted to USE&ABUSE project.
MATERIALS
ROCKS
BASALT
Applications: Formation of construction aggregates by crushing or grinding | Concretes, bitumens and asphalts | Coastal and seaport construction | Architecture and urban furniture | Ornamental or decorative rock | Advanced composite materials.
LAPILLI
Applications: Formation of construction aggregates by crushing or grinding | Building blocks | Fill | Rural and forest paths | Artificial soils.
VEGETABLE FIBERS
KAHILI GINGER
Applications: Textiles | Disposable utility components for day-to-day use | Advanced composite materials | Reinforcement of structural materials.
PINEAPPLE
Applications: Clothing | Handicrafts | Advanced composite materials resistant to corrosion and fatigue | Soundproofing | Architecture and urban furniture | Sports equipment | Car components | Decorative pieces.
HYDRANGEA
Applications: Advanced composite materials | Reinforcement of structural materials | Architectural components of interior design.
SOILS
POZZOLANA
Applications: Low cost masonry structures | Components of coastal infrastructures | Architecture and design.
PUMICE
Applications: Formation of construction aggregates by crushing or grinding | Formation of cement, blocks and concrete | Fill | Rural and forest paths | Artificial soils | Abrasive components.
WOODS
JAPANESE CEDER | CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA
Applications: Lamella and plywood | Coatings, partitions and insulation | Doors, windows and door jambs | Advanced composite materials | Components of architecture and urban furniture.
AUSTRALIAN BLACKWOOD | ACACIA MELANOXYLON
Applications: Building & construction elements | Musical instruments | Advanced composite materials | Components of architecture and furniture.
MATERIALS
ROCKS
BASALT
Applications: Formation of construction aggregates by crushing or grinding | Concretes, bitumens and asphalts | Coastal and seaport construction | Architecture and urban furniture | Ornamental or decorative rock | Advanced composite materials.
LAPILLI
Applications: Formation of construction aggregates by crushing or grinding | Building blocks | Fill | Rural and forest paths | Artificial soils.
VEGETABLE FIBERS
KAHILI GINGER
Applications: Textiles | Disposable utility components for day-to-day use | Advanced composite materials | Reinforcement of structural materials.
PINEAPPLE
Applications: Clothing | Handicrafts | Advanced composite materials resistant to corrosion and fatigue | Soundproofing | Architecture and urban furniture | Sports equipment | Car components | Decorative pieces.
HYDRANGEA
Applications: Advanced composite materials | Reinforcement of structural materials | Architectural components of interior design.
SOILS
POZZOLANA
Applications: Low cost masonry structures | Components of coastal infrastructures | Architecture and design.
PUMICE
Applications: Formation of construction aggregates by crushing or grinding | Formation of cement, blocks and concrete | Fill | Rural and forest paths | Artificial soils | Abrasive components.
WOODS
JAPANESE CEDER | CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA
Applications: Lamella and plywood | Coatings, partitions and insulation | Doors, windows and door jambs | Advanced composite materials | Components of architecture and urban furniture.
AUSTRALIAN BLACKWOOD | ACACIA MELANOXYLON
Applications: Building & construction elements | Musical instruments | Advanced composite materials | Components of architecture and furniture.
WINNING PROJECTS
PROTOTYPE
Support in developing your product prototype.
MONETARY PRIZE
Monetary prize will be awarded to the winner of each area.