.@PhilipsMyCreation has launched the Water Blue collection, a groundbreaking range of lighting solutions that exemplify sustainability and creative design. Crafted from repurposed water jugs, these luminaires provide a fresh perspective on sustainable product design. By combining water-inspired aesthetics with an eco-conscious approach, the collection is particularly relevant for interior designers, architects, and product designers seeking innovative and sustainable materials for their projects. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinpsiration #materials #lighting #lamps #interiordesign #recycledmaterials #plastic #recycledplastic #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing #philipsmycreation #materialdistrict

The architecture and design innovation firm @ecoLogicStudio, founded by Professor Claudia Pasquero and Dr. Marco Poletto, in collaboration with Innsbruck University, presents "Deep Forest" at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark. Part of the exhibition "Living Structures", Deep Forest explores the naturalisation of architecture and technology, envisioning an era where nature's mechanisms and digital processes merge seamlessly. Running from 8 November 2024 to 23 March 2025, the installation celebrates sustainable biodesign, bringing forward innovations particularly relevant to architects, interior designers, and landscape architects. Deep Forest is a tangible demonstration of how architecture can learn from and incorporate biological systems, emphasising material circularity, biobased technologies, and environmentally integrative solutions. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinpsiration #materials #mycelium #microalgae #algae #coffeegrounds #exhibitions #ecologicstudio #LouisianaMuseumofModernArt

The world’s first durable, technical fabric made purely from the naturally grown Abacá banana plants. Bananatex by @Bananatex / More at MaterialDistrict.com #materialoftheday #materials #textile #facirc #biobasedmaterials #technicalfabric #bananatex #materialdistrict #fashiondesign #interiordesign

In an era of rapid climate change, protecting our bodies from the harmful effects of UV radiation has become a crucial concern. Melwear, a pioneering concept developed by designer Maca Barrera (@mbio.studio) at the University of the Arts London – Central Saint Martins during her Masters, offers a new perspective on this issue. By harnessing the power of bacterial melanin, Melwear aims to shield our bodies from UV radiation while promoting the health of natural ecosystems. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #melanin #melwear #macabarrera #fashiondesign #sunscreen #bacterialmaterials #uv #uvradiation #bacterialmelanin #sunprotection #biodesign #healthcare

A new sustainable villa has been constructed along the beach in Noordwijk, focusing on minimising environmental impact. The architects at Van Manen chose a highly eco-friendly approach by using wood as the primary construction material rather than traditional concrete or steel. In addition, the villa incorporates a breathable design to achieve natural moisture and temperature regulation, ensuring a healthier living environment. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #materials #dowellaminatedtimber #dlt #engineeredwood #tomorrowstimber #architecture #dehoutbouwrevolutie #vanmanen #materialdistrict #timberarchitecture

Each of the materials was produced by upcycling an average of 65-85% organic waste. Ottan materials by @OttanStudio / More at MaterialDistrict.com #materialoftheday #materials #foodwaste #biobasedmaterials #productdesign #interiordesign

Textiles are an essential part of our living spaces, yet they often go unnoticed. But what if textiles could evolve to meet our needs over time? This is the idea behind AnimaTo, a project that introduces a new generation of active materials capable of animating textiles. Imagine garments that adapt to your body size or fabrics that grow alongside your children. AnimaTo aims to reimagine how we design textiles, envisioning a future where textiles are multifunctional, fostering deeper emotional connections and encouraging longer product lifespans. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com @alicebuso_design #materialinspiration #materials #textiles #teatowel #animato #transormingtextiles #materialdistrict

This plastic is pressed into sheet material, which is used to make tables and tile floors. Plastic Soup Future | PSF by @psf_eco / More at MaterialDistrict.com #materialoftheday #materials #plastic #recycledmaterials #recycledplastic #floors #furniture #furnituredesign #psf #materialdistrict #plasticsoupfuture