Innovative Bio-Brick Created from Human Urine by South African Engineer
Vukheta Mukhari, a civil engineer and Design Indaba Global Graduate from the University of Cape Town, has developed the world's first bio-brick using human urine. This sustainable building material represents a significant advancement in construction technology by repurposing waste. Mukhari presented this innovation alongside his university research team, challenging conventional approaches to material value and environmental sustainability.
Key facts
- Vukheta Mukhari created the first bio-brick from human urine
- He is a civil engineer and Design Indaba Global Graduate
- The project was developed at the University of Cape Town
- The innovation transforms waste into sustainable building material
- This development challenges traditional concepts of value in construction
Entities
Artists
- Vukheta Mukhari
Institutions
- University of Cape Town
- Design Indaba
Locations
- Cape Town
- South Africa