Designing for Life: architect Marion de Saint Blanquat (Studio Coquille, Copenhagen) on Organic Architecture and Biodiversity.
Recently, Kateryna Pylypchuk spoke with Marion De Saint Blanquat, a French architect based in Copenhagen and co-founder of Studio Coquille, about her experiences with sustainable materials and her vision for architecture’s future. Here is their inspiring exchange, with Marion’s full answers.
Why and How Straw, Clay, and Wood Can Become Mainstream in Construction
The Festival of Natural Materials in Gdańsk held on November 15-17, 2024 featured a panel discussion titled “Why and How Straw, Clay, and Wood Can Become Mainstream in Construction.” The session was moderated by Maciej Jagielak from Emisja Architektury and WA Politechnika Krakowska, with contributions from: • Magdalena Górska – Ekodama • Krzysztof Janas – […]
Rebuild Green Hackathon 2024: A Catalyst for Change in Ukraine’s Construction Industry!
On October 23, 2024, the highly anticipated Demo Day of the Rebuild Green Hackathon unfolded, showcasing groundbreaking eco-friendly solutions from multinational teams. As the main sponsor and Circular Prize sponsor, Modulina Straw Panels had the honor of awarding 200 square meters of straw panel walls to the winning project in Severynivka Restart Camp, created by Team Budmo.
Building Straw Advocacy: Interview with Raimondas Bružas, KRUNA, author of the book “Straw Bale Building REDEFINED”
Today we speak with one of our partners Raimondas Bružas – head of the construction company Kruna which is our great supporter in Lithuania, as well as the pioneering building advocate for the straw panel techniques. Raimondas not just a great builder, but also the author of the book “Straw Bale Building REDEFINED” which has […]
Swiss Innovation Meets Sustainability: Paul Schmidt’s Vision for Straw-Based Construction.
Today in our blog we publish the interview with Paul Schmidt, CEO and main architect of the Atelier Schmidt (Switzerland) which is over the last three decades advocates the straw as a material for the building of the sustainable houses. Kateryna Pylypchuk: Good afternoon, Paul! Thank you for joining our “Voices of Innovation: Shaping the […]
Nest House: Honoring Our Interior and Detailing Experts
As we approach the completion of the Nest House project, we want to highlight the remarkable contributions of MudWork, CS BYGGESERVICE, A:gain, and Amolia. In this blog, we focus on these partners who played essential roles in the finishing touches, helping to ensure that the house’s interior matched its sustainable, eco-friendly principles MudWork & CS […]
Nest House: Celebrating Our Design and Structural Team
The vision behind the Nest House became a reality through the combined efforts of our remarkable collaborators. In this blog, we focus on the contributions of the architectural, engineering, and construction professionals—our “design and structural team”—who played a pivotal role in turning this concept into a living, sustainable space. We are grateful for their dedication, […]
“Greenwashing vs Greenbuilding” – interview with Maja Sutkowska (“Swiadom”, Poland)
In today’s push toward sustainable construction, Maja Sutkowska stands out as a young architect and academic championing bio-based materials. A recent graduate from Warsaw University of Technology of Life Sciences, Maja’s expertise lies in using straw panels to decarbonize the construction industry. Being the bright representative of the Gen-Z, she is a rising star in […]
Modulina becomes the sponsor of the Main Circular Prize at Rebuild Green Hackathon 2024 in Ukraine
Modulina Straw Panels is proud to play a central role in the Rebuild Green Hackathon 2024, offering the Main Circular Prize — a donation of our innovative straw panels — to the winning project. This marks an important step in rebuilding Ukraine sustainably, aligning with Modulina’s commitment to circular economy principles and eco-friendly building technologies. […]
Nest House at Roskilde Festival 2024 – A Big Step Towards Sustainable Living
We are thrilled to share the success of the “Nest House” project, a pioneering biogenic housing prototype that was proudly showcased at the Circular Lab during Roskilde Festival 2024. This innovative initiative was a collaborative effort between Modulina and 17 incredible partners, all united by a shared vision to redefine modern living through sustainable practices. […]