3D Printing for Marine Conservation!
Innovative Eco Bricks for
Sustainable Habitats
Industry-Academia Collaboration Award-Winning Innovation
3D-Printed Marine Eco Bricks: A Benchmark for Sustainable Innovation
A student team from Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology’s Industrial and Commercial Design Department developed marine eco bricks, combining eco-friendliness and marine habitat protection. This project was a collaborative effort with Everplast/E-Plast and was precisely manufactured using Everplast’s large-scale EM3-6030-CMT Cement/Slurry 3D Printer. The design received multiple prestigious awards, showcasing the success of industry-academia partnerships.
Recognized Excellence: Award-Winning Marine Eco Bricks
This groundbreaking design has gained high recognition from both academia and industry, securing multiple national and international design awards:
🏅 Golden Pin Design Award – Young Designers Category
- Social Design
- Circular Design
- Product Design
- Sanyang Industry Co., Ltd. Sponsored Award
- Far Eastern Department Store Sponsored Award
- IFI Special Design Award
These accolades affirm the project’s innovation and highlight Taiwan’s competitive edge in sustainable design and advanced manufacturing.
Technology × Sustainability: The Environmental Value of Marine Eco Bricks
The Marine Eco Bricks integrate eco-friendly materials with advanced technology, supporting circular economy goals and carbon reduction initiatives:
✅ Resource Recycling – Utilizes discarded oyster shells as a substitute for traditional aggregates, reducing natural resource consumption.
✅ Lower Carbon Footprint – Reduces cement usage, thereby minimizing CO₂ emissions.
✅ Global Sustainability Standards – Aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote new environmental values.
This groundbreaking innovation not only demonstrates Taiwan’s commitment to sustainability but also offers a viable solution for global marine conservation efforts.
Multi-Benefit Innovation: From Marine Protection to Scenic Design
Coastal Protection
- Integrated with tetrapod designs, reinforcing coastlines against erosion and extreme weather events.
🔹 Marine Habitat Restoration
- Provides shelter for marine life, promoting biodiversity and restoring coastal ecological balance.
🔹 Landscape & Tourism
- Merges functionality with aesthetic appeal, enhancing coastal areas’ visual impact and driving eco-tourism development.
Taiwan’s Design × Global Impact: Pioneering the Future of Marine Conservation
The Marine Eco Bricks are more than just an application of 3D printing technology—they represent a revolution in sustainability, technology, and design.
🌎 By addressing coastal challenges, Taiwan is setting a precedent for global sustainability efforts.
🌍 Through industry-academia collaboration and technological breakthroughs, we are actively shaping a more sustainable future.
🚀 With continued innovation, Taiwan is making waves in environmental protection and sustainable design worldwide!
