# 210. Origami-inspired Concrete Construction

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2025-02-11
- Length: 19m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-02-11-210-origami-inspired-concrete-construction
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/210-origami-inspired-concrete-construction-HxAJTUaR

## Summary

Hosts discuss research by ETH Zurich PhD student Lote Shadabi Bishan on origami-inspired concrete construction that reduces CO2 emissions. They explore how a reusable, foldable mold made of wood and fabric creates strong, vaulted concrete floors with less material and steel reinforcement. The conversation covers the structural benefits, the low-cost prototyping process, and potential applications in affordable housing and 3D printed concrete optimization.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-02-11-210-origami-inspired-concrete-construction#t=0) Introduction and Sponsor Read
- [2:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-02-11-210-origami-inspired-concrete-construction#t=168) The Concrete Emissions Problem
- [6:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-02-11-210-origami-inspired-concrete-construction#t=390) Origami-Inspired Vaulted Concrete
- [9:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-02-11-210-origami-inspired-concrete-construction#t=556) Reusable Mold Design and Prototyping
- [13:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-02-11-210-origami-inspired-concrete-construction#t=802) Adoption Challenges and Affordable Housing
- [15:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-02-11-210-origami-inspired-concrete-construction#t=957) Connection to 3D Printed Concrete

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Mouser Electronics (company)
- ETH Zurich (company)
- Unfold Form (company)

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- [A Mission to Decarbonize the Construction Industry with Keegan Kirkpatrick, Founder and CEO of RedWorks](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hardware-to-save-a-planet/2024-02-29-a-mission-to-decarbonize-the-construction-industry-with-keegan-kirkpatrick-found) (Hardware to Save a Planet)
- [Episode 153: Origami-inspired robots - Chenying Liu](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2026-04-24-episode-153-origami-inspired-robots-chenying-liu) (Robot Talk)
- [Sustainable Solutions for Energy-Efficient and Affordable Housing: Insights from Chris Anderson, CEO of Vantem](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hardware-to-save-a-planet/2023-11-22-sustainable-solutions-for-energy-efficient-and-affordable-housing-insights-from) (Hardware to Save a Planet)
- [005: Miniature Construction Materials](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-04-05-005-miniature-construction-materials) (Product Startup)

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