Kalimanjaro - white gold or waste?

Together with young researchers from the Berlin Open Lab, you'll learn how to make donuts more sustainable with the help of AI or make fertilizer from urine. You'll bring ancient salt production techniques into the present with 3D printing, explore the concept of a commons forest, and develop smart warning systems for the forest. While experimenting with seaweed, you'll discover an ecosystem that combines marine agriculture, research, and craftsmanship.


Salt is one of humanity's oldest and most important substances. The human desire for this white gold has not only driven technological developments but also transformed entire landscapes. In this workshop, we'll delve into the history of salt production and examine how the handling of this raw material has changed over the centuries. The participants will work with historical tools that were once used for raw material extraction. Using modern technologies such as 3D scanning and 3D printing, participants will explore not only past salt production practices but also their archiving for the future.

Collaboration

The Berlin Open Lab (BOL) at the UdK Berlin brings together researchers and ideas from various fields to enable new forms of design. The Berlin Open Lab is an experimental space for transdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of technology, society, and art.

Information

-> Venue: Workshop Futurium Lab (-1)

-> Admission: Free

-> Event language: German

-> Maximum number of participants: 20 people

-> Participation conditions: No prior knowledge required



Photo & Video

Photos and videos will be taken during the event. If you do not wish to be photographed, please contact us in advance.



Tickets

You require a ticket for this event. Due to limited space, only one ticket per person can be booked.

What is an Open Lab evening?

Every Thursday, things get creative in the lab. You'll learn about methods like design thinking and future storytelling, try out 3D printers and laser cutters, and get a glimpse behind the scenes of the lab's projects. There's something new every week.


(IN GERMAN)