Grandorge: Things are changing in Belgium
Belgian projects are pioneering reuse and circular-economy principles, says David Grandorge
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Belgian projects are pioneering reuse and circular-economy principles, says David Grandorge
We would do well to consider Flanders as a model for the new culture of urban development that we urgently require in the UK, writes Ellis Woodman
Carmody Groarke sustainability lead Sian Ricketts explains how architecture can adapt to the reality of finite resources and an abundance of waste
The brick was developed through a collaborative approach involving Design Museum Gent, sogent, BC Materials and Local Works Studio along with London-based architectural practice Carmody Groarke, and TRANS architectuur | stedenbouw, a Ghent based practice. The project was funded by a generous grant from Circular Flanders and sogent, on behalf of the city of Ghent.
Dubbed ’gent waste brick for DING,’ the bricks are made from 63% recycled municipal waste of gent which includes crushed concrete and glass