PREFACE
Innovation in the construction industry
Karsten Müller
TRILUX
Dear reader,
It is summer! Personally, I always find this a wonderful period. A period where we have the maximum availability of natural daylight. This 'ride' in summer gives positive energy. You can't miss the link with light here: light gives energy.
And energy we certainly need to get our traditional construction sector moving with powerful innovations and collaborations. It's when you seek collaboration across genres that wonderful combinations emerge. A good example is the collaboration between Michiel Raaphorst of V8 Architects and Marjan van Aubel studios. These two realized a brilliant collaboration during the World Expo in Dubai and during Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. We spoke to Michiel Raaphorst about how collaboration can solve technology and scarcity problems.
This edition’s spotlight focuses on an interesting interview with Mark Lepelaar of NPSP. This pioneer in the field of innovations for sustainable construction is working on biocomposites as sustainable building products every day.
The RAF, Ford and Trabant already used biocomposites in their vehicles. How biobased innovation in construction can accelerate.
Functional Fungi As with fossil fuels, we also look for renewability in products and components. Bio-based materials are a good driver for this. Jan Berbee (Grown.bio) uses natural intelligence to create sustainable and compostable packaging, building materials and interior objects.
Lookbook: Oberengadin hospital
The Lookbook pays special attention to this wonderful project in Switzerland. Standard products as well as customised solutions from our TRILUX Architectural division in the Oberengadin hospital for a calming appearance. Fully in line with the Swiss mountains and alpine meadows, which stretch to inside the hospital. And the fun part? We spoke to architect Stefan Sick of SBS AG about his passion for architecture and this project in particular.
Enjoy reading and listening!
Karsten Müller Managing Director TRILUX Lighting Solutions