French industrial designer José Cabrita has developed AGNI, a modular seating and furniture system for the brand @contexte_design. The collection is based on moulded plywood techniques and offers a practical and durable solution for a wide range of interiors. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Plywood #MaterialInnovation #ModularDesign #WoodDesign #FurnitureDesign #PlywoodDesign #InteriorArchitecture #ProductDesign #MadeInFrance #DesignInspiration #ContemporaryDesign #BiobasedMaterials

Removable fire-resistant and airtight solution for limited cavity width (up to 50 mm). Firetight-Firetape by Alert Isolatie / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #FireProtection #Architecture #Construction

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new transparent insulation material for windows. The material improves thermal performance while keeping glass clear. It is called MOCHI, short for Mesoporous Optically Clear Heat Insulator. Windows remain one of the weakest parts of the building envelope. Designers can insulate walls easily, but glazing must stay transparent. As a result, buildings lose large amounts of energy through windows. MOCHI offers a new solution that combines insulation with visual clarity. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #TransparentInsulation #WindowDesign #FacadeDesign #BuildingEnvelope #EnergyEfficientBuildings #SustainableArchitecture #LowEnergyBuildings #PassiveDesign #ThermalPerformance #BuildingMaterials #ArchitecturalMaterials #GlassInnovation #ClimateConsciousDesign #CircularDesign #FutureMaterials #ResearchToPractice

Designed by @MVRDV, the Pujiang Platform is a timber pavilion and public viewpoint in the hills east of Pujiang, near Chengdu in central China. The project combines architecture, landscape and sustainability in a compact public building. It functions both as a visitor destination and as an event space for gatherings and ceremonies. The pavilion forms part of a new town development that aims to offer a high-quality and sustainable living environment. It replaces an earlier viewing platform that significantly altered the natural terrain. Instead of adding another object to the site, the design restores the original shape of the hill and integrates the building into the landscape. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/pujiang-platform-a-timber-pavilion-that-merges-architecture-landscape-and-sustainability/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #TimberArchitecture #SustainableArchitecture #BioBasedMaterials #LandscapeArchitecture #PublicArchitecture #LowCarbonDesign #GreenBuilding #MVRDV

Handmade in London, it has a similar look and feel as granite, but because it is a biocomposite made of bio-binders, minerals and plant-based resin, it is lightweight and recyclable. That's Caffeine by @atticusdurnell / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #BiobasedMaterials #ProductDesign #CoffeeGrounds

Researchers at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), working with @Stanford, @uantwerpen and @universiteithasselt, have achieved an important step in the development of materials that convert sunlight and CO₂ into sustainable fuels. Their work shows that low-cost, non-toxic and widely available semiconductors can support this process in an efficient and stable way. This discovery opens new opportunities for designers who aim to work with energy-positive or climate-responsive materials. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SolarFuels #CO2Conversion #SustainableDesign #CircularMaterials #CleanEnergy #BioBasedFuture #DesignTechnology #EnergyPositiveDesign #GreenMaterials

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