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Prototype Development May 2025 - Present

Coconut Brick Prototyping

An ongoing R&D update on forming coconut bricks for construction and gardening applications after the Dayton Entrepreneur Center event.

First coconut brick prototype formed from discarded coconut materials.

After participating at Dayton Entrepreneur Center, we are still working on prototyping while conducting experiments on forming coconut bricks for construction and gardening applications.

The prototypes are made from discarded coconut materials combined with natural binders available locally. We are experimenting with different material combinations that mitigate harm to the environment and atmosphere, while also studying resource logistics and the availability and condition of local resources.

Each prototype is carefully molded and tested for durability, water resistance, and heavy-duty weight capacity. Detailed testing results are still being documented and will be added after confirmation.

To refine our designs, we blend imported materials from the U.S. with local Indonesian resources. Some local resources from Indonesia are also shipped to the U.S. for R&D purposes while we collaborate with people onsite, including work with locally sourced coconut shell powder.

Through this process, we are working to ensure each brick remains practical, sustainable, and culturally grounded.

Gallery

Coconut brick prototyping photos

First coconut brick prototype formed from discarded coconut materials.
First Coconut Brick
Multiple coconut brick prototypes arranged for review.
Prototype Set
Ingredients being mixed during coconut brick prototyping.
Mixing Ingredients
Prepared coconut shell fragments used for prototype material testing.
Coconut Shell Material
Coconut shell fragments being blended into material for brick prototyping.
Blended Shell Material
Mold used to shape coconut brick prototypes during experimentation.
Prototype Mold

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