Allison Dring

CEO & Co Founder

Made of Air transforms wood waste into biocarbon building materials that turn structures into permanent carbon sinks. Our Sequoia facade panels lock atmospheric carbon into buildings for decades while delivering high-performance, durable solutions. Berlin-based with growing production capacity, we're enabling the construction industry to move beyond carbon neutrality to actual carbon removal at scale.

May 26, 2026

Discomfort to Innovation: How Architects Can Lead Climate Action with Biochar

What happens when architects and construction leaders stop accepting the limits of traditional building materials—and start asking better questions? In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Allison Dring, CEO and Co-Founder of Made of Air, to explore how discomfort drives curiosity, innovation, and change in the built environment. Explore how biochar is becoming a key tool for sustainable building practices and climate action in the construction industry. With the const...

Guest: Allison Dring

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