.@layer_design and Spanish manufacturer @andreuworld introduce Velo, a task chair developed with a strong focus on material behaviour, comfort and circularity. The chair, first shown at NeoCon 2025, aims to meet the growing demand for ergonomic and sustainable seating in modern workplaces. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #RecycledMaterials #WorkspaceDesign #ProductDesign #FurnitureDesign #ErgonomicDesign #DesignInspiration #MaterialDistrict

The panels are made from 3D printed recycled beverage carton material and come in 13 colours. Aectual Wrap Panel by @Aectual / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #RecycledMaterials #InteriorDesign #3DPrinting

At the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), a new pilot project called Loop Lab is rethinking how designers use materials. Supported by a $100,000 grant from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, the initiative turns campus waste into valuable resources for design and making. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/loop-lab-turning-campus-waste-into-creative-resources/ @risdnaturelab #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #SustainableMaterials #DesignEducation #WasteToResource #RISD #Biobased #RecycledMaterials #EcoDesign #CircularFuture

Designed by @yongjulee.arch with the Robotic Fabrication Studio (RFS) at Seoul National University of Science and Technology (@seoultech.official), the Mycelial Hut explores how buildings can be grown instead of built. The experimental pavilion uses mycelium, the root network of fungi, as a biodegradable and regenerative material formed through robotic 3D printing and biological growth. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Mycelium #Architecture #BioIntegratedDesign #SustainableMaterials #CircularDesign #RoboticFabrication #BiobasedInnovation #MaterialInnovation #EcoArchitecture #FutureMaterials #SeoulTech

No less than 80% of the filler consists of recycled ceramic. Bodem recycled terrazzo by @circulairwarenhuis / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #RecycledMaterials #Terrazzo #InteriorDesign

Researchers from @sydney_uni and start-up Dewpoint Innovations have developed a nanoengineered polymer coating that can both cool surfaces and extract water from the atmosphere—without any need for external energy. The discovery represents a breakthrough in the fields of sustainable architecture and materials science, with potential to help reduce urban heat and address global water scarcity. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Coatings #Paint #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CircularDesign #PassiveCooling #WaterHarvesting #ClimateResilientDesign #Architecture #UrbanDesign #MaterialDistrict

German building systems manufacturer @schueco has developed a textile façade that purifies the air by breaking down harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx). Using sunlight, the façade converts NOx particles into harmless nitrates, which are washed away by rain and serve as natural fertilizer, enriching the soil. Tests show an average NOx reduction of 30%, with higher results on individual days. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableArchitecture #FacadeDesign #AirPurifyingMaterials #CircularDesign #RecycledMaterials #UrbanInnovation #Schüco #MaterialInnovation

Hand-burned wood, based on ancient Japanese technique Yakisugi, which preserves wood by burning the surface. Burned Wood by @burned_wood / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Yakisugi #Facades #Wood #CharredWood