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TWD and Reefy – Hackathon for Developing Practical Methods

TWD hosted a hackathon focused on our collaboration with Reefy, an innovative start-up dedicated to protecting coastal cities and marine ecosystems through nature-based solutions. Our engineers came together to develop practical methods for making Reefy’s modular reef block installation more efficient and cost-effective, helping turn sustainable concepts into reality. The event highlighted the strength of combining TWD’s method engineering with Reefy’s data-driven approach to ecosystem conservation.

Reefy is on a mission to revolutionize construction and ecosystem conservation by showing the value of nature with a holistic data approach. Through smart integration of remote sensing and in situ sensors with self-learning artificial intelligence, its approach enables highly transparent monitoring and evaluation of nature-based projects.

Our support included assessing the structural integrity of the modular reef blocks under different scenarios to provide a better understanding of the expected lifespan and failure modes of these blocks. We also explored the possibility of using lower-strength concrete to reduce costs and emissions.

This project aligns with our mission to make construction easier while supporting sustainable solutions.

Watch some highlights of the event in the video below.