The making of Nöks
When fiction inspires action
The main objective of this project is to highlight the search for innovative eco-responsible solutions , in order to raise awareness among the general public about emerging technologies in the field of interactive productions. It also aims to demonstrate the many initiatives undertaken to integrate these technologies into everyday applications. We also wanted to play the game by ensuring that the production of this project is completely eco-responsible .
The luminous trees
Made from recycled cardboard sonotubes
This hybrid structure illustrates the harmonious cohabitation between habitat and vegetation. Its foundation uses recycled cardboard sonotubes , reducing the carbon footprint of traditional formwork. The coating uses Paverpol , an ecological, water-based and non-toxic textile hardener. The revolutionary aspect lies in the luminous bubbles and anchors, printed in PHA, a 100% bio-sourced bioplastic produced by bacteria from plant resources. Unlike conventional plastics that persist for centuries, PHA degrades naturally in a few months. The decorative elements use water-based fluorescent paints, minimizing VOC emissions.
The houses
Printed in recovered bioplastic
The Nöks habitat embodies the regenerative bioconstruction of the future. Its internal structure combines PHA and wood fibers, a fully bio-sourced composite that degrades naturally without toxic residues. The external walls are made of SCOBY leather, bacterial nanocellulose recovered from kombucha production surpluses. This material, normally considered waste, is cleaned and then treated with glycerin for its flexibility and with shellac to resist water. This exemplary recovery of an industrial by-product perfectly illustrates the circular economy, transforming waste into sustainable biomaterial with remarkable textile properties.
The great organic theater
Made from biodegradable composite
The theatre space symbolises the heart of the Nöks story. The structural elements are made of PHA reinforced with wood flour, a composite resulting from bacterial fermentation and sawmill residues. This innovative biomaterial considerably reduces the carbon footprint while ensuring a circular life cycle. It degrades naturally after use. The structural base uses Paverpol, a water-based and non-toxic textile hardener that cleverly integrates recycled materials while offering remarkable stability and resistance to climatic variations.
The spectacular decorations and ornaments are created from SCOBY leather, bacterial nanocellulose recovered from surplus kombucha production.
The garden
Eco-responsible agriculture
The Nöks garden embodies the principles of circular agriculture , an agricultural model inspired by the circular economy that aims to optimize the use of resources. The waste of one species becomes a nutrient for another species. Bark and log shards with hypnotic veins intertwine with mosses and lichens . Forest mushrooms include tinder fungi harvested in the forest using responsible practices, as well as rarer oyster and reishi mushrooms, acquired from a boutique specializing in responsible fungal cultivation in Montreal. Luminous bubbles made of biodegradable PHA, enhanced with fluorescent paint, create an immersive Nökturne experience.
