Wood + Hemp Bicycle
Regenerative Design Exploration
A passion-driven exploration into building a sustainable wooden bicycle frame using South African hardwood and hemp fiber reinforcement.
Currently in research and resource accumulation phase. This project represents a commitment to regenerative design thinking — creating functional objects that work with natural systems rather than against them. The goal is to demonstrate that sustainable materials can match or exceed the performance of conventional alternatives.
Sustainable Materials
Investigating locally-sourced hardwoods and their structural properties for frame construction.
Structural Feasibility
Testing composite strength of wood-hemp combinations under various stress conditions.
Frame Geometry Research
Studying optimal designs that maximize material efficiency and ride quality.
Regenerative Design
Approaching the project as a closed-loop system where waste becomes resource.
What This Project Shows
Long-Term Thinking
Pursuing ambitious projects that require patience, persistence, and incremental progress.
Material Curiosity
Exploring unconventional material combinations and their potential applications.
Sustainability Awareness
Designing with environmental impact as a primary consideration, not an afterthought.