As 3D printing becomes increasingly integrated into professional design practice—from architectural modelmaking to experimental fashion and product development—the issue of material waste continues to grow. Failed prints, support structures and purge blocks accumulate quickly, often ending up in storage boxes or, ultimately, the bin. The new ExtrudeX system, designed by @creative3dp, aims to close this loop by offering designers a compact, accessible and fully 3D printable filament-recycling machine. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrinting #MaterialInnovation #CircularDesign #SustainableMaterials #FilamentRecycling #DIYManufacturing #DesignTechnology #RecycledPlastics

Crafted from industrial residual leather, this seamless finish can be applied to both soft and hard surfaces. CoolLeather by @cooloocoatings / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Leather #RecycledMaterials #Coatings #FurnitureDesign #InteriorDesign

One year after opening, Arvest at Ledger in Bentonville, Arkansas, has established itself as a workplace designed to accommodate hybrid working patterns and future organisational needs. Created by New York–based architecture and design studio @ callaghanhoriuchi, the 40,000-square-foot headquarters reflects Arvest’s transition toward a more technology-driven model. The project is particularly relevant for architects, interior designers and product designers due to its focus on biophilic strategies, material selection and sustainability-led design choices. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #BiophilicDesign #WorkplaceDesign #SustainableInteriors #MaterialInnovation #CircularMaterials #HybridWorkplace #InteriorArchitecture #NaturalMaterials

The roofing membrane is made with PVB film, a residual flow from safety glass. Leadax Roov by @Leadax / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #RecycledMaterials #Roofs #Architecture

Achieving carbon-neutral construction by 2050 will require a major shift in the materials architects and designers specify. While timber is currently the most familiar biobased option, many other renewable fibre sources are emerging as viable alternatives for insulation, boards and structural panels. At @tno.innovation in the Netherlands, researchers and industry partners are working together to turn agricultural residues—such as fibres from bell pepper and tomato plants—into scalable, high-performing building materials. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableConstruction #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #FibreBasedMaterials #LowCarbonBuilding

.@henninglarsenarchitects has won the competition to design Gothenburg’s new Centralbadet, a major public swimming and sports centre that focuses on sustainable materials, landscape integration, and community wellbeing. The project is relevant for architects, interior designers, and landscape architects, as it highlights low-carbon construction and innovative use of timber. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableDesign #TimberArchitecture #LowCarbonMaterials #CircularBuilding #MaterialInnovation #PublicArchitecture #LandscapeDesign #BiobasedMaterials #RecycledMaterials #ScandinavianDesign #Gothenburg #HenningLarsen

Upholstery fabrics made from recycled PET bottles, recycled clothes, and/or polypropylene production waste. Fabraa recycled upholstery fabric by @fabraa_fabrics / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Upholstery #RecycledMaterials #Fabric #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (@WPI) have created a new structural material that could reshape sustainable design. The material, called Enzymatic Structural Material (ESM), uses a bioinspired process to form strong, durable, and carbon-negative building components. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #CarbonNegative #SustainableConstruction #BioBasedMaterials #CircularDesign #LowCarbonBuilding #FutureMaterials