LOAM WALLS WITH ALGORITHMICALLY GENERATED NATURAL 3D REINFORCEMENT
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The idea
Modern building materials contribute to high levels of greenhouse gas emissions and mostly rely on non-renewable resources, thus generating significant waste and harming the environment. The challenge is to find eco-friendly materials that perform well in construction.
The EIC-funded AlgoLoam project tackles this issue by creating Loam Walls with algorithmically generated 3D Natural Fibre Reinforcement. These walls use entirely natural, biodegradable materials and are designed to be both self-supporting and lightweight.
An interdisciplinary team of experts is developing these walls through digital modeling, experimental testing, and sustainable fabrication processes.
The team is investigating multiple application possibilities, in architecture and interior design with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions embodied in new buildings.
OBJECTIVES
By bringing together an interdisciplinary team of architects, engineers, material scientists, textile technologists, and programmers, AlgoLoam integrates design, materials, and digital tools into a holistic system. Its expected impact includes substantial reductions in construction-related emissions, promotion of circular and renewable building materials, revitalisation of traditional craft through digital fabrication, and the provision of advanced digital tools for sustainability-conscious decision-making in the built environment. By merging nature-inspired design, high-performance bio-based materials, and computational intelligence, AlgoLoam envisions a transformative approach to architecture that is structurally efficient, environmentally responsible, digitally optimised, and scalable, providing a future-ready, regenerative model for sustainable construction.
BEYOND
The potential impacts of the project are wide-ranging. The use of bio-based reinforced loam walls could significantly reduce environmental impacts compared to conventional cement- or lime-based systems. Novel textiles and loom adaptations open opportunities for industrial-scale sustainable construction materials, while natural textile reinforcement systems allow resource-efficient, optimised structural performance. Digital-physical integration accelerates innovation cycles and supports the development of high-performance, environmentally responsible construction solutions, with applications beyond the building sector.
PEOPLE
At the end of the day, everything we do is by the people and for the people.
One of our very first team moments came in the form of an unexpected “team-building exercise”: we were stuck together in an elevator for 40 minutes.
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What could have been a stressful situation quickly turned into a powerful reminder of what collaboration really means. We supported one another, kept spirits high, and got through it together.
That experience showed us that great teams aren’t defined by perfect conditions—they’re defined by how they show up for each other when things don’t go as planned.
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And that’s exactly the kind of team we have.
LOAM
WALLS
Loam walls are eco-friendly, 100% Recyclable, breathable wall structures made from different types of natural soils. The clay content helps regulate indoor temperatures by gradually absorbing and releasing heat, while the walls' breathability controls moisture, preventing mold and enhancing indoor air quality.
NATURAL
REINFORCEMENT
Our plan is to use fibers derived from plants or other natural resources to strengthen and enhance the loam walls. The fibers are fully biodegradable, non-toxic, and have low environmental impact. They improve the structural integrity of loam walls and maintain their eco-friendly properties. Using these renewable materials, we create strong, sustainable, and optimized walls for healthy indoor environments.
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