Designing for Life: architect Marion de Saint Blanquat (Studio Coquille, Copenhagen) on Organic Architecture and Biodiversity.
Recently, Kateryna Pylypchuk spoke with Marion De Saint Blanquat, a French architect based in Copenhagen and co-founder of Studio Coquille, about her experiences with sustainable materials and her vision for architecture’s future. Here is their inspiring exchange, with Marion’s full answers.
Building Straw Advocacy: Interview with Raimondas Bružas, KRUNA, author of the book “Straw Bale Building REDEFINED”
Today we speak with one of our partners Raimondas Bružas – head of the construction company Kruna which is our great supporter in Lithuania, as well as the pioneering building advocate for the straw panel techniques. Raimondas not just a great builder, but also the author of the book “Straw Bale Building REDEFINED” which has […]
Swiss Innovation Meets Sustainability: Paul Schmidt’s Vision for Straw-Based Construction.
Today in our blog we publish the interview with Paul Schmidt, CEO and main architect of the Atelier Schmidt (Switzerland) which is over the last three decades advocates the straw as a material for the building of the sustainable houses. Kateryna Pylypchuk: Good afternoon, Paul! Thank you for joining our “Voices of Innovation: Shaping the […]
“Greenwashing vs Greenbuilding” – interview with Maja Sutkowska (“Swiadom”, Poland)
In today’s push toward sustainable construction, Maja Sutkowska stands out as a young architect and academic championing bio-based materials. A recent graduate from Warsaw University of Technology of Life Sciences, Maja’s expertise lies in using straw panels to decarbonize the construction industry. Being the bright representative of the Gen-Z, she is a rising star in […]
“Modern architecture language of Matthias Gorenflos” – interview with the main architect of Gorenflos Architects, Berlin, Germany
Matthias Gorenflos, a distinguished German architect, has embarked on an innovative project using Modulina straw panels for house construction. In this interview, our Lead Architectural Engineer – Laurynas Marcinkus – explores Matthias Gorenflos’s inspirations, challenges, and future prospects for straw construction, talking place directly at the construction site on March 6, 2024 when the building […]
“Happy marriage of wood, straw and clay”- interview with Thomas Dimov, founder of zoë circular building, Switzerland
Thomas Dimov’s company zoë circular building will represent Modulina Straw Panels in Switzerland and in France, as well Thomas himself will be leading our expansion plans of Modulina in those regions with setting the local production capacities.
“We are in the same boat” – the exclusive interview with Veselin Moskov, Barbali LTD./Nomad cabins LTD./Bulgaria
At Modulina Straw Panels, we believe that the future of construction lies in collaboration and shared knowledge. Despite representing a competitor of our company, Veselin Moskov’s extensive experience and contributions to the field of eco-construction are invaluable. His dedication to using natural materials and his innovative approach to building align with our mission to promote […]
Interview with french architect Martin Duplantier: Green Practices of Rebuilding Ukraine
Kateryna Pylypchuk had a dialogue with Martin Duplantier, – french architect and urban designer, president of AMO & AMO FOUNDATION, championing heritage, culture, and sustainability in building practices in France and Ukraine 🇫🇷🇺🇦, in particular in rebuilding projects and consulting the city planning divisions and agencies. Kateryna Pylypchuk: Martin, thank you for your participation in […]
Low Carbon Future: an interview with Cypren Edmunds, president of the European Straw Bale Building Association
Low Carbon Future: an interview with Cypren Edmunds, president of the European Straw Bale Building Association
The Straw Revolution: Interview with Mike Devéria, board member of ESBA
Interview with Mike Devéria, retired mechanical engineer and quality manager, certified European straw bale builder, board member of the European Straw Building Association, ESBA. Mike’s goal: to promote straw bale building as a better alternative to the unsustainable contemporary construction industry, especially in Ukraine where there is an infinite amount of natural building material.