The Luffa Stoolita project by Columbia University GSAPP students repurposes plant-based by-products for sustainable furniture, emphasizing environmental sustainability through locally sourced materials.
Research at Columbia University focuses on utilizing luffa fruit and food waste to enhance furniture design, aiming to address food wastage concerns and promote innovation in sustainable practices.
The project explores the use of luffa sponges, coffee grounds, and clay-rich soil to develop a stool design, emphasizing the plant's various properties for structural support, construction, and comfort.
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