The material is thermally preserved, certified Scandinavian softwood (pine and spruce) with a number of special advantages. Finti by Finti / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Wood #Timber #Architecture

Researchers have created a biobased, food-safe coating made from edible fungal mycelium. This new material offers designers a natural alternative to plastic-based waterproof layers used in packaging, textiles and lightweight products. The study, published in Langmuir, shows how the “turkey tail” fungus (Trametes versicolor) can grow directly on surfaces such as paper, denim, polyester felt and thin wood veneer. The resulting layer repels water, oils and grease. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #BiobasedMaterials #Mycelium #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #PlasticFree #CircularMaterials #FungalMaterials #EcoDesign #Biofabrication #GreenPackaging

In the busy 11th arrondissement of Paris, @holzrausch_official has redesigned a hidden family townhouse located behind a long courtyard garden. The project introduces a calm interior atmosphere within a dense urban setting. The studio focuses on natural materials, craftsmanship and long-lasting details. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #InteriorArchitecture #SustainableDesign #WoodDesign #Holzrausch #ParisArchitecture #Craftsmanship #ResidentialDesign #NaturalMaterials #MinimalDesign

An alternative to animal or synthetic leather is plant-based, made of persimmon waste. PersiSkin persimmon leather by @PersiSkin / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #LeatherAlternative #FashionDesign #ProductDesign #InteriorDesign

Researchers at @ktuspace in Lithuania have developed a new way to turn textile waste into both alternative fuel and high-performance cement materials. Their work offers fresh opportunities for the construction and textile sectors and supports Europe’s shift towards a circular economy. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Concrete #Cement #TextileRecycling #GreenConstruction #MaterialInnovation #LowCarbonConcrete #CementInnovation

At Maison&Objet 2026, German design company @pulpoproducts introduces two material-focused developments: the Industrial Art collection and the Alwa Square series. Both lines show how construction materials, industrial finishes and handcrafting techniques can find new roles in interior and furniture design. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #IndustrialDesign #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign #DesignInspiration #MaterialResearch

A composite material developed for interior design and architecture. Corcrete by Corcrete / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Concrete #Cork #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign

Researchers at @PennState have developed an unexpectedly accessible, low-cost method for producing wireless, shape-conforming electronic devices — a breakthrough with potential for designers working in wearables, consumer products, interiors and smart packaging. By printing liquid-metal circuits onto heat-shrinkable polymer sheets, the team has created electronics that can adapt to complex 3D surfaces, from the human body to everyday objects. The approach, published in Science Advances, uses the familiar children’s craft material Shrinky Dinks as a functional substrate. When heated, the plastic sheet shrinks uniformly, allowing a printed circuit to miniaturise and wrap itself around curved geometries. This opens the door to customisable, IoT-enabled components that can be produced at low cost and without specialist equipment — a significant advantage for designers aiming to explore smart or responsive materials. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SmartMaterials #WearableTech #3DElectronics #LiquidMetal #SmartDesign #IoTDesign #FutureMaterials #BiobasedTech #CircularDesign