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Kevin McCleod, design guru and front man for the Grand Designs self-build TV programme, unveiled 10 ‘Green Hero’ building products at the Grand Designs Live exhibition in London on May 9. The products are all regarded by McCloud as important and potentially game-changing, eco-innovations for home builders, owners and others interested in design.

= Selection criteria =

McCloud told Designing Buildings Wiki and other journalists that he had selected his ‘green heroes’ on the basis of three simple criteria:

* 1 Innovation (the product should be clever and be more than just recycled)
* 2 Marketability
* 3 Beauty

= The 10 Green Heroes =

The 10 Green Heroes McCloud had curated for the show were (in random order):

== 1 Moss Tiles ==

Designed by Poppy Pippin, Moss Tiles are press-moulded terracotta wall tiles designed to encourage moss growth which, by absorbing carbon dioxide, helps to improve air quality in the urban environment. “These are extremely beautiful and extremely clever”, said McCloud. The extremely durable clay encourages the growth of algae which produces around 20% of our oxygen globally. I think they can add an extraordinary statement as cladding on the outside of buildings.” www.poppypippin.com/

== 2 Mapuguaquen sound system ==

The world's first active speaker system made of clay, Mapuguaquen from South America fuses state-of-the-art electronics and craft techniques to create customised pieces, using raw, regional and biodegradable materials. The clay, an abundant, natural material, is used as a resonator and produces “superb repro sound quality.” [http://www.mapuguaquen.com/ www.mapuguaquen.com/]

== 3 Musiccloth by Rehyphen - woven material from recycled tape ==

Rehyphen uses the tape from old cassette tapes and weaves it into a durable and aesthetically pleasing material which can be used for a variety of items from art to fashion. This upcycling initiative aims to reduce and eliminate e-waste while giving life to an old product. www.rehyphen.org

== 4 Tala – an award-winning lighting brand ==

Good design can help mitigate climate change – this perfectly echoes the ethos behind McCloud’s Green Heroes. And Tala lamps are no exception. They make a beautiful object out of an LED filament whose shape is based on the Fibonacci sequence and underscores the golden section in architecture. The LEDs produce very little heat so they are highly efficient sources of lighting. “Combining the best of British design with superior componentry, selecting methods and materials on their environmental impact, the firm remains committed to reducing carbon emissions in the atmosphere.” [http://www.tala.co.uk www.tala.co.uk]

== 5. EO Acoustic ==

Based on spruce needles, this noise-cancelling acoustic board is a natural porous material that absorbs sound reflections, regulates humidity and temperature, while creating a comfortable and healthy atmosphere. The individuality of the material is seen in the preservation of the original shape of the needles, which create a natural texture and a feeling of wood in the interior, as well as being highly decorative. “Eco-friendly and beautiful”, added McCloud “with a lot less polyester resin and petrochemical ingredients, and more natural resins such as hemp oil”. www.eoacoustic.com

== 6 Air-Ink – the first ink made entirely out of air pollution ==

“This is my favourite product of all and literally made from thin air,” enthused McCloud. “It is the first ink made entirely out of air pollution.” The pollution collected by KAALINK undergoes various proprietary processes to make the end product safe to use. Then, the carbon is taken through a chemical process to make different types of inks and paints that are used by artists and printing companies. www.graviky.com/air-inktrade.html

== 7 Corrugated hemp fibres by Margent Farm ==

“For me, this is one of the coolest things here,” said McCloud, “enabling affordable eco-structures made from plant-based material.” Using hemp within the structure of a building is carbon negative, due to the carbon dioxide within the hemp plant being locked away for the life of the building. Corrugated hemp in a building is good for insulation, cost and better for the planet. www.margentfarm.com

== 8 Environmentally sustainable carpets – Vlisco Recycled Carpet Studio ==

This range of high quality, ‘environmentally supportable’ carpets by Simone Post uses leftover and rejected textiles from Netherlands-based textile manufacturer, Vlisco. “Whereas the destruction of the leftover and rejected textiles is time consuming and costly, recycling is environmentally sustainable and also offers a challenging platform for innovation.” www.simonepost.nl

== 9 EcoBirdy – sustainable 100% recycled plastic furniture ==

Antwerp-based brand Ecobirdy has used recycled plastic toys to create a colourful range of children’s furniture that perfectly expresses its origins and manufacture. All the pieces from its debut collection are completely recyclable. “This is a truly sustainable ecological product that tells its own story,” said McCloud. www.ecobirdy.com/

= 10 HyO Cup – disposable biodegradable cups, dried gourds grown inside 3D-printed moulds =

These vegetable cups could become a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic cups. Squash is a fast-growing plant that bears sturdy fruit every season, and once dried, the outer skin and inner fibres of the gourds become watertight. Designs studio Cream continues a centuries-old tradition of using gourds for vessels, to create compostable cups using custom 3D-printed moulds. [http://www.cremedesign.com/product/gourds www.cremedesign.com/product/gourds].

= A final note =

Summing up his Green Heroes philosophy, Kevin McCloud commented:

“Every product should have a narrative, so you know where the materials come from. The manual energy, the love and effort that goes into a product ought to be explicit – and the same should be true of the homes we buy.”

“Brand is a very important thing which comprises a set of stories around products and services. But it does not mean anything unless the stories it tells are true, real and involve people, place and sustainability. Then brand becomes really important.” McCloud added: “We need to be consistent and – as journalists – we need to be consistent in demanding every time we feature a product to understand what and where it is from and what its story might be.”

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	= Outline =		= Outline =

−	Kevin McCleod, design guru and front man for the Grand Designs self-build TV programme, unveiled 10 ‘Green Hero’ building products at the Grand Designs Live exhibition in London on May 9. The products are all regarded by McCloud as important and potentially game-changing, eco-innovations ~~for home builders, owners and others interested in design~~.	+	Kevin McCleod, design guru and front man for the Grand Designs self-build TV programme, unveiled 10 ‘Green Hero’ building products at the Grand Designs Live exhibition in London on May 9. The products are all regarded by McCloud as important and potentially game-changing, eco-innovations.

−	~~= Selection~~ criteria =	+	McCloud told Designing Buildings Wiki that he had selected his ‘green heroes’ on the basis of three simple criteria:

−	~~McCloud told Designing Buildings Wiki and other journalists that he had selected his ‘green heroes’ on the basis of three simple criteria:~~	+	# Innovation (the product should be clever and be more than just recycled)
−		+	# Marketability
−	* 1 Innovation (the product should be clever and be more than just recycled)	+	# Beauty
−	* 2 Marketability	+
−	* 3 Beauty	+

	= The 10 Green Heroes =		= The 10 Green Heroes =
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	The 10 Green Heroes McCloud had curated for the show were (in random order):		The 10 Green Heroes McCloud had curated for the show were (in random order):

−	== 1 Moss Tiles ==	+	== Moss Tiles ==

−	Designed by Poppy Pippin, Moss Tiles are press-moulded terracotta wall tiles designed to encourage moss growth which, by absorbing carbon dioxide, helps to improve air quality in the urban environment. “These are extremely beautiful and extremely clever”, said McCloud. The ~~extremely~~ durable clay encourages the growth of algae which produces around 20% of our oxygen globally. I think they can add an extraordinary statement as cladding on the outside of buildings.”	+	Designed by Poppy Pippin, Moss Tiles are press-moulded terracotta wall tiles designed to encourage moss growth which, by absorbing carbon dioxide, helps to improve air quality in the urban environment. “These are extremely beautiful and extremely clever”, said McCloud. The durable clay encourages the growth of algae which produces around 20% of our oxygen globally. I think they can add an extraordinary statement as cladding on the outside of buildings.”

−	== 2 Mapuguaquen sound system ==	+	== Mapuguaquen sound system ==

	The world's first active speaker system made of clay, Mapuguaquen from South America fuses state-of-the-art electronics and craft techniques to create customised pieces, using raw, regional and biodegradable materials. The clay, an abundant, natural material, is used as a resonator and produces “superb repro sound quality.”		The world's first active speaker system made of clay, Mapuguaquen from South America fuses state-of-the-art electronics and craft techniques to create customised pieces, using raw, regional and biodegradable materials. The clay, an abundant, natural material, is used as a resonator and produces “superb repro sound quality.”

−	== 3 Musiccloth by Rehyphen - woven material from recycled tape ==	+	== Musiccloth by Rehyphen - woven material from recycled tape ==

	Rehyphen uses the tape from old cassette tapes and weaves it into a durable and aesthetically pleasing material which can be used for a variety of items from art to fashion. This upcycling initiative aims to reduce and eliminate e-waste while giving life to an old product.		Rehyphen uses the tape from old cassette tapes and weaves it into a durable and aesthetically pleasing material which can be used for a variety of items from art to fashion. This upcycling initiative aims to reduce and eliminate e-waste while giving life to an old product.

−	== 4 Tala – an award-winning lighting brand ==	+	== Tala – an award-winning lighting brand ==

−	~~Good design can help mitigate climate change – this perfectly echoes the ethos behind McCloud’s Green Heroes. And~~ Tala lamps ~~are no exception. They~~ make a beautiful object out of an LED filament whose shape is based on the Fibonacci sequence and underscores the golden section in architecture. The LEDs produce very little heat so they are highly efficient sources of lighting. “Combining the best of British design with superior componentry, selecting methods and materials on their environmental impact, the firm remains committed to reducing carbon emissions in the atmosphere.”	+	Tala lamps make a beautiful object out of an LED filament whose shape is based on the Fibonacci sequence and underscores the golden section in architecture. The LEDs produce very little heat so they are highly efficient sources of lighting. “Combining the best of British design with superior componentry, selecting methods and materials on their environmental impact, the firm remains committed to reducing carbon emissions in the atmosphere.”

−	== 5. EO Acoustic ==	+	== EO Acoustic ==

	Based on spruce needles, this noise-cancelling acoustic board is a natural porous material that absorbs sound reflections, regulates humidity and temperature, while creating a comfortable and healthy atmosphere. The individuality of the material is seen in the preservation of the original shape of the needles, which create a natural texture and a feeling of wood in the interior, as well as being highly decorative. “Eco-friendly and beautiful”, added McCloud “with a lot less polyester resin and petrochemical ingredients, and more natural resins such as hemp oil”.		Based on spruce needles, this noise-cancelling acoustic board is a natural porous material that absorbs sound reflections, regulates humidity and temperature, while creating a comfortable and healthy atmosphere. The individuality of the material is seen in the preservation of the original shape of the needles, which create a natural texture and a feeling of wood in the interior, as well as being highly decorative. “Eco-friendly and beautiful”, added McCloud “with a lot less polyester resin and petrochemical ingredients, and more natural resins such as hemp oil”.

−	== 6 Air-Ink – the first ink made entirely out of air pollution ==	+	== Air-Ink – the first ink made entirely out of air pollution ==

	“This is my favourite product of all and literally made from thin air,” enthused McCloud. “It is the first ink made entirely out of air pollution.” The pollution collected by KAALINK undergoes various proprietary processes to make the end product safe to use. Then, the carbon is taken through a chemical process to make different types of inks and paints that are used by artists and printing companies.		“This is my favourite product of all and literally made from thin air,” enthused McCloud. “It is the first ink made entirely out of air pollution.” The pollution collected by KAALINK undergoes various proprietary processes to make the end product safe to use. Then, the carbon is taken through a chemical process to make different types of inks and paints that are used by artists and printing companies.

−	== 7 Corrugated hemp fibres by Margent Farm ==	+	== Corrugated hemp fibres by Margent Farm ==

	“For me, this is one of the coolest things here,” said McCloud, “enabling affordable eco-structures made from plant-based material.” Using hemp within the structure of a building is carbon negative, due to the carbon dioxide within the hemp plant being locked away for the life of the building. Corrugated hemp in a building is good for insulation, cost and better for the planet.		“For me, this is one of the coolest things here,” said McCloud, “enabling affordable eco-structures made from plant-based material.” Using hemp within the structure of a building is carbon negative, due to the carbon dioxide within the hemp plant being locked away for the life of the building. Corrugated hemp in a building is good for insulation, cost and better for the planet.

−	== 8 Environmentally sustainable carpets – Vlisco Recycled Carpet Studio ==	+	== Environmentally sustainable carpets – Vlisco Recycled Carpet Studio ==

	This range of high quality, ‘environmentally supportable’ carpets by Simone Post uses leftover and rejected textiles from Netherlands-based textile manufacturer, Vlisco. “Whereas the destruction of the leftover and rejected textiles is time consuming and costly, recycling is environmentally sustainable and also offers a challenging platform for innovation.”		This range of high quality, ‘environmentally supportable’ carpets by Simone Post uses leftover and rejected textiles from Netherlands-based textile manufacturer, Vlisco. “Whereas the destruction of the leftover and rejected textiles is time consuming and costly, recycling is environmentally sustainable and also offers a challenging platform for innovation.”

−	== 9 EcoBirdy – sustainable 100% recycled plastic furniture ==	+	== EcoBirdy – sustainable 100% recycled plastic furniture ==

	Antwerp-based brand Ecobirdy has used recycled plastic toys to create a colourful range of children’s furniture that perfectly expresses its origins and manufacture. All the pieces from its debut collection are completely recyclable. “This is a truly sustainable ecological product that tells its own story,” said McCloud.		Antwerp-based brand Ecobirdy has used recycled plastic toys to create a colourful range of children’s furniture that perfectly expresses its origins and manufacture. All the pieces from its debut collection are completely recyclable. “This is a truly sustainable ecological product that tells its own story,” said McCloud.

−	= 10 HyO Cup – disposable biodegradable cups, dried gourds grown inside 3D-printed moulds =	+	== HyO Cup – disposable biodegradable cups, dried gourds grown inside 3D-printed moulds ==

	These vegetable cups could become a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic cups. Squash is a fast-growing plant that bears sturdy fruit every season, and once dried, the outer skin and inner fibres of the gourds become watertight. Designs studio Cream continues a centuries-old tradition of using gourds for vessels, to create compostable cups using custom 3D-printed moulds.		These vegetable cups could become a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic cups. Squash is a fast-growing plant that bears sturdy fruit every season, and once dried, the outer skin and inner fibres of the gourds become watertight. Designs studio Cream continues a centuries-old tradition of using gourds for vessels, to create compostable cups using custom 3D-printed moulds.
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	== 1 Moss Tiles ==		== 1 Moss Tiles ==

−	Designed by Poppy Pippin, Moss Tiles are press-moulded terracotta wall tiles designed to encourage moss growth which, by absorbing carbon dioxide, helps to improve air quality in the urban environment. “These are extremely beautiful and extremely clever”, said McCloud. The extremely durable clay encourages the growth of algae which produces around 20% of our oxygen globally. I think they can add an extraordinary statement as cladding on the outside of buildings.” ~~www.poppypippin.com/~~	+	Designed by Poppy Pippin, Moss Tiles are press-moulded terracotta wall tiles designed to encourage moss growth which, by absorbing carbon dioxide, helps to improve air quality in the urban environment. “These are extremely beautiful and extremely clever”, said McCloud. The extremely durable clay encourages the growth of algae which produces around 20% of our oxygen globally. I think they can add an extraordinary statement as cladding on the outside of buildings.”

	== 2 Mapuguaquen sound system ==		== 2 Mapuguaquen sound system ==

−	The world's first active speaker system made of clay, Mapuguaquen from South America fuses state-of-the-art electronics and craft techniques to create customised pieces, using raw, regional and biodegradable materials. The clay, an abundant, natural material, is used as a resonator and produces “superb repro sound quality.” ~~[http://www.mapuguaquen.com/ www.mapuguaquen.com/]~~	+	The world's first active speaker system made of clay, Mapuguaquen from South America fuses state-of-the-art electronics and craft techniques to create customised pieces, using raw, regional and biodegradable materials. The clay, an abundant, natural material, is used as a resonator and produces “superb repro sound quality.”

	== 3 Musiccloth by Rehyphen - woven material from recycled tape ==		== 3 Musiccloth by Rehyphen - woven material from recycled tape ==

−	Rehyphen uses the tape from old cassette tapes and weaves it into a durable and aesthetically pleasing material which can be used for a variety of items from art to fashion. This upcycling initiative aims to reduce and eliminate e-waste while giving life to an old product. ~~www.rehyphen.org~~	+	Rehyphen uses the tape from old cassette tapes and weaves it into a durable and aesthetically pleasing material which can be used for a variety of items from art to fashion. This upcycling initiative aims to reduce and eliminate e-waste while giving life to an old product.

	== 4 Tala – an award-winning lighting brand ==		== 4 Tala – an award-winning lighting brand ==

−	Good design can help mitigate climate change – this perfectly echoes the ethos behind McCloud’s Green Heroes. And Tala lamps are no exception. They make a beautiful object out of an LED filament whose shape is based on the Fibonacci sequence and underscores the golden section in architecture. The LEDs produce very little heat so they are highly efficient sources of lighting. “Combining the best of British design with superior componentry, selecting methods and materials on their environmental impact, the firm remains committed to reducing carbon emissions in the atmosphere.” ~~[http://www.tala.co.uk www.tala.co.uk]~~	+	Good design can help mitigate climate change – this perfectly echoes the ethos behind McCloud’s Green Heroes. And Tala lamps are no exception. They make a beautiful object out of an LED filament whose shape is based on the Fibonacci sequence and underscores the golden section in architecture. The LEDs produce very little heat so they are highly efficient sources of lighting. “Combining the best of British design with superior componentry, selecting methods and materials on their environmental impact, the firm remains committed to reducing carbon emissions in the atmosphere.”

	== 5. EO Acoustic ==		== 5. EO Acoustic ==

−	Based on spruce needles, this noise-cancelling acoustic board is a natural porous material that absorbs sound reflections, regulates humidity and temperature, while creating a comfortable and healthy atmosphere. The individuality of the material is seen in the preservation of the original shape of the needles, which create a natural texture and a feeling of wood in the interior, as well as being highly decorative. “Eco-friendly and beautiful”, added McCloud “with a lot less polyester resin and petrochemical ingredients, and more natural resins such as hemp oil”. ~~www.eoacoustic.com~~	+	Based on spruce needles, this noise-cancelling acoustic board is a natural porous material that absorbs sound reflections, regulates humidity and temperature, while creating a comfortable and healthy atmosphere. The individuality of the material is seen in the preservation of the original shape of the needles, which create a natural texture and a feeling of wood in the interior, as well as being highly decorative. “Eco-friendly and beautiful”, added McCloud “with a lot less polyester resin and petrochemical ingredients, and more natural resins such as hemp oil”.

	== 6 Air-Ink – the first ink made entirely out of air pollution ==		== 6 Air-Ink – the first ink made entirely out of air pollution ==

−	“This is my favourite product of all and literally made from thin air,” enthused McCloud. “It is the first ink made entirely out of air pollution.” The pollution collected by KAALINK undergoes various proprietary processes to make the end product safe to use. Then, the carbon is taken through a chemical process to make different types of inks and paints that are used by artists and printing companies. ~~www.graviky.com/air-inktrade.html~~	+	“This is my favourite product of all and literally made from thin air,” enthused McCloud. “It is the first ink made entirely out of air pollution.” The pollution collected by KAALINK undergoes various proprietary processes to make the end product safe to use. Then, the carbon is taken through a chemical process to make different types of inks and paints that are used by artists and printing companies.

	== 7 Corrugated hemp fibres by Margent Farm ==		== 7 Corrugated hemp fibres by Margent Farm ==

−	“For me, this is one of the coolest things here,” said McCloud, “enabling affordable eco-structures made from plant-based material.” Using hemp within the structure of a building is carbon negative, due to the carbon dioxide within the hemp plant being locked away for the life of the building. Corrugated hemp in a building is good for insulation, cost and better for the planet. ~~www.margentfarm.com~~	+	“For me, this is one of the coolest things here,” said McCloud, “enabling affordable eco-structures made from plant-based material.” Using hemp within the structure of a building is carbon negative, due to the carbon dioxide within the hemp plant being locked away for the life of the building. Corrugated hemp in a building is good for insulation, cost and better for the planet.

	== 8 Environmentally sustainable carpets – Vlisco Recycled Carpet Studio ==		== 8 Environmentally sustainable carpets – Vlisco Recycled Carpet Studio ==

−	This range of high quality, ‘environmentally supportable’ carpets by Simone Post uses leftover and rejected textiles from Netherlands-based textile manufacturer, Vlisco. “Whereas the destruction of the leftover and rejected textiles is time consuming and costly, recycling is environmentally sustainable and also offers a challenging platform for innovation.” ~~www.simonepost.nl~~	+	This range of high quality, ‘environmentally supportable’ carpets by Simone Post uses leftover and rejected textiles from Netherlands-based textile manufacturer, Vlisco. “Whereas the destruction of the leftover and rejected textiles is time consuming and costly, recycling is environmentally sustainable and also offers a challenging platform for innovation.”

	== 9 EcoBirdy – sustainable 100% recycled plastic furniture ==		== 9 EcoBirdy – sustainable 100% recycled plastic furniture ==

−	Antwerp-based brand Ecobirdy has used recycled plastic toys to create a colourful range of children’s furniture that perfectly expresses its origins and manufacture. All the pieces from its debut collection are completely recyclable. “This is a truly sustainable ecological product that tells its own story,” said McCloud. ~~www.ecobirdy.com/~~	+	Antwerp-based brand Ecobirdy has used recycled plastic toys to create a colourful range of children’s furniture that perfectly expresses its origins and manufacture. All the pieces from its debut collection are completely recyclable. “This is a truly sustainable ecological product that tells its own story,” said McCloud.

	= 10 HyO Cup – disposable biodegradable cups, dried gourds grown inside 3D-printed moulds =		= 10 HyO Cup – disposable biodegradable cups, dried gourds grown inside 3D-printed moulds =

−	These vegetable cups could become a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic cups. Squash is a fast-growing plant that bears sturdy fruit every season, and once dried, the outer skin and inner fibres of the gourds become watertight. Designs studio Cream continues a centuries-old tradition of using gourds for vessels, to create compostable cups using custom 3D-printed moulds~~. [http://www.cremedesign.com/product/gourds www.cremedesign.com/product/gourds]~~.	+	These vegetable cups could become a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic cups. Squash is a fast-growing plant that bears sturdy fruit every season, and once dried, the outer skin and inner fibres of the gourds become watertight. Designs studio Cream continues a centuries-old tradition of using gourds for vessels, to create compostable cups using custom 3D-printed moulds.

	= A final note =		= A final note =