Prompt: Designing an architectural system and a chair out of a waste stream; fabrication of chair
Material: Waste PET, PLA for 3D Printing
Tools: Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Kangaroo, 3D Printing, Laser Scanning
This project explores the potential of waste as a building material by transforming discarded PET bottles into a functional architectural system. By selecting PET bottles as the primary waste stream, the objective was to create a structurally stable and visually striking chair through innovative material repurposing.
Using computational workflows, the bottles were tightly packed to form the desired chair geometry, optimizing both structural integrity and ergonomic comfort. Modular 3D-printed joints were designed to interconnect the bottles seamlessly, ensuring stability without additional adhesives or fasteners. The project not only demonstrates an alternative approach to sustainable design but also highlights the possibilities of digital fabrication in reconfiguring everyday waste into functional, scalable structures.
Beyond just a chair, this experiment serves as a prototype for larger applications in architectural systems, emphasizing modularity, material efficiency, and circular design principles.
