Muted By Nature
Exploring the Properties of Wool as a Sound Absorber
Name(s) of graduate(s):Katarzyna Zimniak
Kooperationspartner: Création Baumann AG, Friedrich Sturm GmbH & Co. KG, M.S. Nordwolle GmbH, Dr.-Ing. Roman Tschakert (Technische Akustik TU Berlin)
Februar 2025
Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin
Textil- und Material-Design
Master of Arts
Katarzyna Zimniak
Februar 2025
Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin
Textil- und Material-Design
Master of Arts
Description
‘Muted by Nature’ explores the potential of wool as a sustainable, porous sound absorber and examines whether it can serve as an effective and biodegradable alternative to conventional, non-biodegradable materials.
The concept focuses on pre-consumer wool, particularly coarse wool that is often regarded as waste. The material is used in a way that highlights its inherent value and avoids disposal. The mono-material design allows for easy recycling and promotes sustainable production processes.
The project also investigates the acoustic properties of wool in order to integrate it into sound-absorbing applications and counteract noise pollution in interior spaces. The developed two-element absorber design enables flexible adaptation in size, aesthetics, and required noise reduction, tailored to various spatial requirements and design concepts.