{"id":52340,"date":"2025-09-04T16:19:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T14:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.axfoundation.se\/?post_type=project&p=52340"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:47:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T10:47:48","slug":"mobi-from-coast-to-construction","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.axfoundation.se\/en\/projects\/mobi-from-coast-to-construction","title":{"rendered":"MOBI – From Coast to Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MOBI, Moldable Ocean Biomass will explore if seaweed could become a sustainable alternative to fossil-based building materials. Photo: Nordic SeaFarm<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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The Issue <\/h2>\n
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Today, the construction industry\u2019s climate footprint is major. In 2021, the building and construction sector accounted for over 34% of the world\u2019s energy demand and around 37% of energy- and process-related carbon dioxide emissions<\/a>. Greenhouse gas emissions stem from energy-intensive processes involved in producing materials such as cement and steel, as well as from the operation of buildings and infrastructure. The sector\u2019s high energy consumption drives climate change, while production also places significant pressure on finite resources. By prioritizing more sustainable construction practices, the industry can help protect natural resources and promote healthier environments for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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This project brings together top expertise from multiple sectors and is a great example of how new collaborations are forming to accelerate the transition. It\u2019s not about creating visions, but about practically testing what\u2019s feasible and scalable.<\/p>\n

\u2013 \u00a0Amelie Silfverstolpe, Project Manager for Future Materials at Axfoundation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Our Solution <\/h2>\n
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The MOBI project aims to demonstrate that it is possible to create building components from farmed sugar kelp. Together, we are developing and testing new methods for molding prototypes that could replace conventional construction materials. The goal is to contribute to a circular, bio-based economy while also helping to build a Nordic value chain for seaweed.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Project goals <\/h2>\n
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The MOBI project aim to demonstrate how seaweed-based materials can become a sustainable and practical alternative for the construction industry \u2013 material that can be used in real products and projects. The four main deliverables are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Produce two prototypes based on potential applications within architecture and the construction environment.<\/li>\n
  2. Create visualizations showing how the prototypes could be integrated into buildings.<\/li>\n
  3. Conduct initial tests of the material\u2019s technical properties along with a preliminary life cycle analysis for molded prototypes \u2013 compared with similar products made from steel, aluminum, plastic, and hardwood.<\/li>\n
  4. Present an early business model for architects, investors, and industry partners, illustrating how seaweed-based materials could offer a better and more viable alternative for the construction sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n <\/div>\n
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    Benefits of marine biomass <\/h2>\n
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