Korean designer @chabokk_ has developed a furniture series called Unsleepy that utilises coffee waste as a raw material. By combining used coffee grounds with a biodegradable binder, Kim has created a composite material that is durable and visually distinct, featuring natural variations in texture and colour. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #materials #coffeegrounds #BiobasedMaterials #CoffeeWasteReuse #MaterialInnovation #InteriorDesign #ProductDesign #MinimalistFurniture #OrganicMaterials #RenewableResources

This material merges traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology, using natural, recyclable clay and living moss to create sustainable, functional, and visually captivating surfaces. Bio-receptive 3D printed ceramics by @ious.studio / More at MaterialDistrict.com Experience this material and many more at the material exhibition during MaterialDistrict Utrecht (12-14 March, Werkspoorkathedraal Utrecht, NL)! Get your ticket via the link in our bio. #materialoftheday #materials #interiordesign #mdu2025 #materialdistrict2025 #architecture #clay #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing

.@buschjaeger has introduced the biobased Busch-balance AP surface-mounted switch series, designed as a sustainable replacement for the Busch-Duro 2000 SI series. With a minimalist design, the series is intended for various interior applications, including attics, garages, and annexes, combining functionality with environmentally conscious materials. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #materials #BiobasedMaterials #InteriorDesign #ProductDesign #ArchitecturalInnovation #EcoFriendlyInteriors #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation

A recent ecological upgrade at a HOFER supermarket branch demonstrates the practical application of green facades in contemporary architecture. This project integrates sustainable design with environmental benefits and is relevant to architects, interior designers, and landscape architects focusing on material innovations that support biodiversity and climate resilience. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com @mobilaneglobal #materialinspiration #materials #GreenFacade #BiobasedMaterials #UrbanBiodiversity #CircularDesign #EcoFriendlyBuilding #LandscapeArchitecture #EnergyEfficiency #LivingWall #MaterialInnovation #ClimateResilientDesign #UrbanEcology #ModularConstruction #PollinatorHabitat #facades

The series explores new stone glazing methods while working among the unique material features of volcanic scoria. Scoria by Marc Roman Page / More at MaterialDistrict.com Experience this material and many more at the material exhibition during MaterialDistrict Utrecht (12-14 March, Werkspoorkathedraal Utrecht, NL)! Get your ticket now via the link in our bio. #materialoftheday #materials #interiordesign #ceramics #naturalstones #mdu2025 #materialdistrict2025

Bamboo-based panels have demonstrated resilience against extreme weather and corrosion in the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge—the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. This case highlights the use of sustainable, biobased materials in large-scale infrastructure, with implications for various design disciplines, including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and product design. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration#materials #infrastructure #boomingbamboo #EngineeredBamboo #InfrastructureInnovation #BiobasedMaterials

Dutch designers @suzanne.oudehengel and @studio_joris_de_groot have developed an innovative sneaker crafted entirely from a single material: thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Their research-led project, Welded Loop, explores the potential of TPU as a fully recyclable, multi-functional material that can be knitted, 3D printed, and welded—eliminating the need for additional adhesives or mixed-material components. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com @knitinmotion #materialinspiration #materials #fashiondesign #MonoMaterial #RecyclableMaterials #TPU #InnovativeFootwear #3DPrinting #TextileInnovation #DutchDesign #MaterialInnovation #FutureOfFashion

Utilizing living plant material—specifically wheatgrass grown within templates—the project explores how plants can be more than just raw materials; they become co-creators. Naturing by @papp_anett_ / More at MaterialDistrict.com Experience this material and many more at the material exhibition during MaterialDistrict Utrecht (12-14 March, Werkspoorkathedraal Utrecht, NL)! Get your ticket now via the link in our bio. #materialoftheday #materials #interiordesign #mdu2025 #materialdistrict2025