WoodDiving

What will wood processing be like in 2050? How can wood processing be re-imagined in the context of environmental decay, with increasing wildfires and flooding incidents?

Let us dive into scraps. Wildfire leaves an abundance of wood scraps behind. This project proposes the creation of a wood-mineral composite material, that utilizes burnt, worm-eaten wood that timber harvesters haven’t managed to save, and minerals taken from scrap material in the construction industry. Using a dipping technique, the wood gets covered with liquified minerals, which gradually fill the holes carved by the wood-worms. After some spending some time in the oven, the minerals have infused the wood, creating a wood mineral composite. Wood-Diving is wood silicification. This new wood-product has enhanced fire resistance, creating a more resilient material.