Summer 2025
From shadowing at Kind Design to partnering with Habitat for Humanity to building my own transportable hydroponic system, the summer of 2025 was busy. Starting the summer off, I shadowed the production supervisor, Imey Adamjee, at Kind Design, the company dedicated to protecting Miami coastlines through their product, Living Seawalls™. I learned how a team of engineers, researchers, designers and material experts were all involved in the production of these 3D printed concrete seawalls aimed at protecting cities from rising sea levels while also protecting and repairing the ecosystem. To accomplish such a product, it required bringing some of the world’s best together: 4 robotic arms from Norway, concrete specifically from Germany, engineers from University of Miami to test the final product, and researchers from FIU to evaluate the seawalls and marine life afterwards. I also learned about the differences in concrete products including the psi needed, types of rebar required for seawater exposure as well as the nuances with the production itself such as the tedious steps in proper alignment and assuring the concrete remains cool during printing and hardening that generates significant heat. As they work on creating a more animated system, their product will only continue to grow as seawater continues to rise, and South Florida must continue to adapt to protect its seawalls and marine life. I was extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to see their work in action.
Summer 2025 also marked our partnership with Habitat for Humanity of the Great Palm Beaches, bringing 3D printed concrete planters to all new homes. While working on these projects, this summer was also the beginning of a new project: the building of my own hydroponic system. Check out the project page to see both projects.