Frombricklaying robotstozero-carbon cement, startups are shaking up construction in a high-tech bid to build better, greener structures.
One of these early-stage ventures is Finland-based Aisti.
Founded in 2019, the company has come up with a way to make acoustic tiles that are carbon-negative.
Acoustic panels are a common construction material used to reduce noise and improve sound quality in buildings.
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Our production process is very resource-effective, founder and CEO Mikko Paananen told TNW.
Aisti mixes the wood fibres with water and foaming chemicals similar to what is used in toothpaste.
This forms a foam that is then moulded into squares and dried to make the finished tile.
Aistis patented material can also be adapted for use as thermal insulation, packaging materials, and composites.
Aistis funding round attracted notable early-stage investors including Voima Ventures, Maki.vc, and Valve Ventures.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
