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Mitch Soper

Mitch Soper

Savannah, GA, US

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The wooden Byn is made from locally sourced Georgia Poplar.
The wooden Byn is made from locally sourced Georgia Poplar.
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Byn

Sustainable recycling solution sponsored by Savannah College of Art and Design

 
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Status: Built
Location: Savannah, GA, US
My Role: Co-developer, builder
Additional Credits: Brittany Waters- co-developer, graphic designer

 
Sketch models helped us determine the form.
Sketch models helped us determine the form.
Two separate ideas came from this project.
Two separate ideas came from this project.
The cardboard Byn is composed of recycled cardboard and bioplastic.
The cardboard Byn is composed of recycled cardboard and bioplastic.
It can be used in smaller scenarios where recycled materials are not a major trash componet.
It can be used in smaller scenarios where recycled materials are not a major trash componet.
The bigger Byn called the 'Hex Byn' is used for larger gatherings.
The bigger Byn called the "Hex Byn" is used for larger gatherings.
The Byn is elegant enough for catered events, yet lightweight enough to be stored in the back of a small car.
The Byn is elegant enough for catered events, yet lightweight enough to be stored in the back of a small car.