Manufactura “shucks” the status quo with corn-based concrete
Dubbed Corncretl, the material can be 3D-printed, has 70% lower carbon emissions than traditional concrete, and is uniquely connected to local heritage.
“Beyond its nutritional value, corn held deep spiritual meaning,” Manufactura told Wallpaper. “In Aztec mythology, Cintéotl – the “ear of corn” deity – was the son of Tonacatecuhtli and Tonacíhuatl, gods of fertility and abundance. Rituals in his honor reinforced community bonds and collective labor, essential for corn production.”
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