When we think of building materials, we usually think of concrete, steel, or plastic. However, Universitas Pelita Harapan’s (UPH) Department of Architecture is looking to nature for the future of construction. The department has successfully developed an innovative building material known as Mycelium-Based Composite (MBC) B-Blocks. Made by growing the root-like fibers of fungi (mycelium), these […]

Styrofoam is one of the most non-degradable forms of plastic, taking centuries to break down in landfills. To help solve this problem, Universitas Pelita Harapan’s (UPH) Department of Industrial Engineering has developed a prototype that recycle discarded styrofoam waste into a high-tech air purifier. Designed specifically to combat urban air pollution, this innovative device targets dangerous particulate matter, specifically PM 1, […]

In a major breakthrough for sustainable construction, Universitas Pelita Harapan’s (UPH) Department of Civil Engineering has developed an innovative, eco-friendly concrete prototype. Traditional concrete production is notorious for its heavy carbon footprint but the UPH research team has successfully created a “geopolymer concrete”, a cleaner alternative that significantly reduces environmental impact. To make this green construction material […]