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Cross-Laminated Timber and Digital Fabrication Shape a Circular Alpine Bivouac

Cross-Laminated Timber and Digital Fabrication Shape a Circular Alpine Bivouac
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CRA–Carlo Ratti Associati, in collaboration with Salone del Mobile.Milano, has revealed the design of a digitally fabricated alpine bivouac that unites design innovation with environmental sensitivity. Designed ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, ...

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Growing the Future: Living Footwear from Kombucha

Growing the Future: Living Footwear from Kombucha
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Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are rethinking the future of fashion—starting with our shoes. Assistant Professor Troy Nachtigall and Associate Professor Oscar Tomico are creating “living shoes” made from kombucha-based bio-soles. Their project ...

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Re_Work by TextielMuseum: Weaving Circularity into Everyday Textiles

Re_Work by TextielMuseum: Weaving Circularity into Everyday Textiles
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The new Re_Work collection by TextielMuseum shows how circular thinking can transform even the most familiar objects. Designed by the Eindhoven-based collective Envisions, this range of sustainable table linen combines traditional craft with modern innovation. ...

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Transparent Solar Cells Move Closer To Commercial Reality

Transparent Solar Cells Move Closer To Commercial Reality
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Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have achieved a record light utilisation efficiency (LUE) of 6.05% with semi-transparent organic photovoltaics (ST-OPVs). This milestone brings energy-generating windows a step closer to widespread use in architecture and ...

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Søuld Acoustic Divider: Acoustic Performance in Natural Materials

Søuld Acoustic Divider: Acoustic Performance in Natural Materials
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The Danish company Søuld introduces the Søuld Acoustic Divider, a freestanding element that improves both sound quality and spatial layout in interiors. It is suitable for offices, restaurants, and hospitality spaces, creating calm environments while ...

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PrimaLoft Introduces Ultrapeak: A New Generation of Sustainable Insulation

PrimaLoft Introduces Ultrapeak: A New Generation of Sustainable Insulation
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PrimaLoft, a global specialist in advanced insulation materials, has launched Ultrapeak, its most high-performing and sustainable insulation so far. Developed after years of research, Ultrapeak combines strong thermal performance with a soft texture and a ...

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Biodegradable and biobased plastics are often promoted as sustainable choices for the built environment, interiors, products and packaging. Yet new research from @radboud_uni shows that these materials are not always as green as they seem. PhD researcher Sara Gonella studies what it takes to build a truly sustainable plastics industry. Her work offers valuable insight for architects, interior and product designers, packaging specialists and automotive designers who face important decisions about material use. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableMaterials #CircularDesign #BiobasedPlastics #MaterialInnovation #EcoDesign #PlasticAlternatives #DesignForRecycling #ResponsibleSourcing #MaterialDistrict
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.@bambulab_official has partnered with the Los Angeles design-tech studio @presq.studio to make 3D printed footwear more accessible. Together they developed an open-source shoe design that anyone can modify, adapt and print. Major sports brands have experimented with 3D printed shoes for years, yet their models remain closed systems. Designers can buy them, but they cannot change or reproduce them. The collaboration takes a different direction by offering full access to the files and workflow behind the product. As a result, designers gain a new tool for exploring digital fabrication and material innovation. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrinting #OpenSourceDesign #FootwearDesign #MaterialInnovation #DigitalFabrication #ProductDesign #FashionTech #AdditiveManufacturing #BambuLab #Presq
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.@bambulab_official has partnered with the Los Angeles design-tech studio @presq.studio to make 3D printed footwear more accessible. Together they developed an open-source shoe design that anyone can modify, adapt and print. Major sports brands have experimented with 3D printed shoes for years, yet their models remain closed systems. Designers can buy them, but they cannot change or reproduce them. The collaboration takes a different direction by offering full access to the files and workflow behind the product. As a result, designers gain a new tool for exploring digital fabrication and material innovation. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrinting #OpenSourceDesign #FootwearDesign #MaterialInnovation #DigitalFabrication #ProductDesign #FashionTech #AdditiveManufacturing #BambuLab #Presq
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.@bambulab_official has partnered with the Los Angeles design-tech studio @presq.studio to make 3D printed footwear more accessible. Together they developed an open-source shoe design that anyone can modify, adapt and print. Major sports brands have experimented with 3D printed shoes for years, yet their models remain closed systems. Designers can buy them, but they cannot change or reproduce them. The collaboration takes a different direction by offering full access to the files and workflow behind the product. As a result, designers gain a new tool for exploring digital fabrication and material innovation. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrinting #OpenSourceDesign #FootwearDesign #MaterialInnovation #DigitalFabrication #ProductDesign #FashionTech #AdditiveManufacturing #BambuLab #Presq
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Designers across architecture, interiors and product development are looking for materials that support embedded electronics without relying on carbon-intensive plastics or high-fired ceramics. Geolectric, a research project by @MIT ’s Design Intelligence Lab, introduces geopolymers as a promising alternative. The material offers the tactile qualities of ceramics but requires far less energy to produce. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Geopolymers #LowCarbonMaterials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #EmbeddedElectronics #SmartMaterials #BiobasedAlternatives #DesignTechnology #MaterialDistrict
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A take-back programme that aims to minimise waste by recycling and reusing used carpet. Ege Circleback by @EgeCarpets / More at MaterialDistrict.com #Materialoftheday #Materials #Carpet #Recycling #RecycledMaterials #InteriorDesign
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Utrecht has opened its first Upcycle Centre, a 350 m² hub where residents can learn how to repair and reuse materials. The centre supports hands-on work with household appliances, textiles and wood. It also trains people in circular craftsmanship and shows how cities can reduce waste. @jpvaneesterenbv built the project for @GemeenteUtrecht, next to the @hofvancartesius, a well-known circular city lab. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #Upcycling #ReusedMaterials #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #CircularEconomy #DesignInspiration #UrbanMining #EcoConstruction #Utrecht
Utrecht has opened its first Upcycle Centre, a 350 m² hub where residents can learn how to repair and reuse materials. The centre supports hands-on work with household appliances, textiles and wood. It also trains people in circular craftsmanship and shows how cities can reduce waste. @jpvaneesterenbv built the project for @GemeenteUtrecht, next to the @hofvancartesius, a well-known circular city lab. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #Upcycling #ReusedMaterials #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #CircularEconomy #DesignInspiration #UrbanMining #EcoConstruction #Utrecht
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In March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar and caused major damage in Mandalay. Yet only 15 kilometres from the epicentre, a group of 26 bamboo houses for displaced families stayed completely intact. @bluetempledesigns, an architecture studio based in Yangon, designed these modular homes for the @housingnow.designs initiative. Their work shows how biobased materials can offer safety, speed and dignity, even in extreme situations. Each home costs about the same as a smartphone. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableDesign #ModularHousing #EarthquakeResistant #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #HumanitarianArchitecture #LowCarbonMaterials #HousingSolutions
In March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar and caused major damage in Mandalay. Yet only 15 kilometres from the epicentre, a group of 26 bamboo houses for displaced families stayed completely intact. @bluetempledesigns, an architecture studio based in Yangon, designed these modular homes for the @housingnow.designs initiative. Their work shows how biobased materials can offer safety, speed and dignity, even in extreme situations. Each home costs about the same as a smartphone. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableDesign #ModularHousing #EarthquakeResistant #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #HumanitarianArchitecture #LowCarbonMaterials #HousingSolutions
In March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar and caused major damage in Mandalay. Yet only 15 kilometres from the epicentre, a group of 26 bamboo houses for displaced families stayed completely intact. @bluetempledesigns, an architecture studio based in Yangon, designed these modular homes for the @housingnow.designs initiative. Their work shows how biobased materials can offer safety, speed and dignity, even in extreme situations. Each home costs about the same as a smartphone. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableDesign #ModularHousing #EarthquakeResistant #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #HumanitarianArchitecture #LowCarbonMaterials #HousingSolutions
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In March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar and caused major damage in Mandalay. Yet only 15 kilometres from the epicentre, a group of 26 bamboo houses for displaced families stayed completely intact. @bluetempledesigns, an architecture studio based in Yangon, designed these modular homes for the @housingnow.designs initiative. Their work shows how biobased materials can offer safety, speed and dignity, even in extreme situations. Each home costs about the same as a smartphone. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableDesign #ModularHousing #EarthquakeResistant #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #HumanitarianArchitecture #LowCarbonMaterials #HousingSolutions
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