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New Light-Responsive Resin Enables Sustainable 3D Printing with Minimal Waste
A new 3D printing technique developed by engineers at MIT could transform how designers across industries create complex, high-precision parts. The innovation uses a light-sensitive resin that forms both durable structures and dissolvable supports in ...
Read more >Floralis: A Sustainable Timber and ETFE Pavilion Protecting Prehistoric Heritage
Floralis is a forward-thinking structure designed and built by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. It stands in the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado. The pavilion, amde of timber and ETFE, protects ancient ...
Read more >Turning Waste into Foundation: Geopolymer Innovation for Sustainable Construction
A team of researchers from the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan has developed a pioneering construction material that transforms industrial waste into a high-performance, cement-free soil solidifier. This new material holds particular relevance for ...
Read more >Nature-Inspired 3D Printing Enables Flexible, Durable Multi-Material Components
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a groundbreaking 3D printing technique that mimics nature’s ability to combine soft and hard materials seamlessly within a single structure. This innovation opens up exciting ...
Read more >From Ocean Waste to Illuminating Design: Upcycled PE Lamps Inspired by Jellyfish
Polycycle Illumination is a unique collection of table lamps made from upcycled polyethylene (PE) plastic film. Designed by Xuanhao Li, a CMF (Colour, Material, Finish) and computational designer, the project raises awareness about marine pollution ...
Read more >Circular Showcase: Bouwurk – A Modular Community Hub Built on Local Waste Streams
In Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, a unique architectural structure is challenging conventional building methods. Bouwurk, a modular community space, demonstrates how local waste and biobased materials can form the foundation for sustainable design. Built for Arcadia ...
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