Surf Block Maui Is Turning Surfboard Scraps Into Building Materials

May 20, 2025

One Hawaii company has found an unlikely second life for leftover surfboards – as building material.

The product is called Surf Block, made by Maui-based architecture firm Hawaii Off Grid Architecture and Engineering. The company, which specializes in off-grid residential and commercial design, is based in Haiku, on the North Shore of Maui, just up the road from Jaws. Their proximity to one of the most famous surf breaks in the world, combined with Maui’s rich surfing culture, ended up inspiring them. yahoo!