September 27, 2026, Grinham Research Group at Harvard University has developed an insulating cladding tile made from waste wool, which was presented at this year's Oslo Architecture Triennale.
For the Oslo Architecture Triennale installation, Grinham Research Group sourced preconsumer waste wool from the American Woolen Company in Connecticut. It used a mixture of naturally coloured and dyed fibres, which resulted in the variations in tile colours.
Grinham Research Group saw the potential in wool's insulative, fire-resistant and antibacterial properties, and wanted to save it from being discarded as a residual material in the agricultural and textile industries.
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