Material research

“Lo-Hi Tech: The New Primitive Hut” redefines spatial architecture through lightweight modular plant biocomposite structures. This project extends our exploration of “Natural Climate Tech” by integrating terracotta and plant fibres to foster sustainable materials, integrated building systems, renewable energy solutions, and biodiversity.  Ong Chan Hao Inspired by architects and philosophers like Viollet-le-Duc, Laugier, and Vitruvius, who rooted architecture in nature, this project poses a speculative question: How can the evolution of the "primitive hut" integrate more deeply with nature and modern technology to tackle future climate challenges? Ong Chan Hao This research emphasizes using naturally... More