2024 | United States | Documentary,Short

Untitled Natural Materials Lab Documentary

  • English 20 mins
  • Director | Benjamin Abrams
  • Writer | Benjamin Abrams
  • Producer | Benjamin Abrams

STATUS: Production

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In a narrow laboratory in Columbia’s Schermerhorn Hall, a handful of architecture students are developing novel techniques for building with earthen materials.  Through a mixture of engineering, experimentation, observations and play they are mixing soil, biopolymers and robotics to expand the possibilities of what natural building materials can be.  This film brings viewers on a tour through the collaborative culture of the Natural Materials Lab, helmed by professor Lola Ben Alon.

Material Science Architecture Sustainability Engineering Art Earth Design documentary short film