SKATEPARK//STAMPFLEHM A skatepark, ecologically made with local materials A skate park made of rammed earth instead of concrete. The users design their park themselves.At the right time of year, the skaters, BMX riders and other users meet at the chosen location. They bring a shovel, a tamping tool and plates for a formwork. Together, they …
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WALL32
WALL32 A perspective on german separation after 32 years of unity The village of Sacrow is located on the former inner-German border – since we are dealing with soils in this project, I wondered what distinguishes the soil on this side of the former border from that on the other: I found nothing. So, I …
CRYING SHELTER
CRYING SHELTER A shingle as a cladding element for garden arbors My parents’ garden plot was already doomed by lignite mining at the start of their lease. However, this threatening aspect did not stop them from signing the contract. Nothing lasts forever. Everyone knows this saying. But how much are we actually aware of this …
THE PASSING SPHERE
THE PASSING SPHERE The sphere made of materials that exist from the past The spheres present information about the past as a kind of scavenger hunt or treasure hunt. The materials of the sphere come from the local site where many stories have taken place. In the centre of the sphere is an enclosed note …
(CON)TEMPORARY CRUST
(CON)TEMPORARY CRUST geogenic shapes and sandy excusions What kind of ground are we standing on? We went on sandy excursions and created temporary geogenic forms – to find some answers to this question. The project was divided into 3 sessions that addressed this task with different methods and focus.In Session #1 we examined anthropogenic extraction …
SESSION #1 – From the Earth to the Screen—How much soil must be moved for a screen?
From the Earth to the Screen—How much soil must be moved for a screen? What quantities of valuable metals needed for the production of electronic devices such as PC screens are contained in an average soil? To obtain 50 mg of indium, one tonne of earth would have to be excavated [1]. An LCD screen …
SESSION #1 – How long could the copper used for a laptop display supply the body with copper as a micronutrient?
A Copper Cube a Day—How long could the copper used for a laptop display supply the body with copper as a micronutrient? The animation shows how many daily rations of copper are contained in the LCD display that we researched. This puts everyday electrical devices into a different context of consumption. Copper in the LCD …
SESSION #1 – How much impervious soil is caused by a mine and its surrounding infrastructure?
Mixel—How much impervious soil is caused by a mine and its surrounding infrastructure? In order to visually connect the impervious soil caused by a mine and its infrastructure to the display, in my animation I project the concrete surface of a single mine onto the countless pixels that make up a display. To do this, …
SESSION #1 – What processing steps does indium go through in the extraction of the raw material?
Indium Slot Machine—What processing steps does indium go through in the extraction of the raw material? In our examination of indium extraction, the large number of processing steps and the associated long process up to the pure raw material became clear to us.To illustrate the temporal component in the process of indium extraction, we have …
SESSION #1 – How long could the copper contained in the display cover the copper needs of an adult?
a copper a day—How long could the copper contained in the display cover the copper needs of an adult? A human being needs 1.5 mg of copper per day. 1A screen contains 15 g of copper in total. 2Divided into portions, that lasts for 12,000 days. Or 1,714 weeks. Or 30 years.The animation shows all …