BARA
Project Overview
About
BARA rethinks concrete construction with a hybrid system combining 3D printing and casting using cement alternatives with up to 70% biochar. Parametric design maximizes surface area and embeds carbon-storing infill, turning buildings into carbon sinks. Compatible with carbon credit standards and adaptable for façades or large-scale structures, BARA offers a creative, measurable path toward decarbonizing construction, merging digital design, environmental strategy, and material circularity into a single architecture system for climate action
Team
Opal Markus Ilan
Pamela Alejandra Sanchez Estrella
Matias Chadwick
Ms. Nikol Kirova
Supervising Professor
Danielle Louise Ferreira Santos
Danielle Louise is an architect whose international journey spans Brazil, Spain, Germany, Poland, and Serbia. She holds a Master in Advanced Architecture from IAAC (Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia) and a Bachelor in Architecture and Urban Planning. Her career blends technical expertise with imaginative design, exploring sustainable architecture, innovative materials, and emerging technologies. Through design development, digital fabrication, and project coordination, Danielle transforms complex challenges into meaningful spaces. Her adaptability, curiosity, and collaborative spirit have shaped a practice that is both precise and visionary, reflecting a commitment to expanding the boundaries of contemporary architecture.
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