MaterialDistrict

Articles

Re_Work by TextielMuseum: Weaving Circularity into Everyday Textiles

Re_Work by TextielMuseum: Weaving Circularity into Everyday Textiles
Published 1 month ago by Sigrid | no responses

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. ...

Read more >
Transparent Solar Cells Move Closer To Commercial Reality

Transparent Solar Cells Move Closer To Commercial Reality
Published 1 month ago by Sigrid | no responses

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 ...

Read more >
Søuld Acoustic Divider: Acoustic Performance in Natural Materials

Søuld Acoustic Divider: Acoustic Performance in Natural Materials
Published 1 month ago by Sigrid | no responses

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 ...

Read more >
PrimaLoft Introduces Ultrapeak: A New Generation of Sustainable Insulation

PrimaLoft Introduces Ultrapeak: A New Generation of Sustainable Insulation
Published 1 month ago by Sigrid | no responses

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 ...

Read more >
Blue Voyage: 3D Printed Ceramic Walls by Studio RAP

Blue Voyage: 3D Printed Ceramic Walls by Studio RAP
Published 1 month ago by Sigrid | no responses

Rotterdam-based Studio RAP has created Blue Voyage, two large-scale 3D printed ceramic walls for the entrance of the new Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab hotel in Dubai. Placed on either side of the lobby, the walls ...

Read more >
A new step toward carbon-storing concrete

A new step toward carbon-storing concrete
Published 1 month ago by Sigrid | no responses

Cement production is one of the most carbon-intensive industrial processes worldwide, responsible for about 8% of global CO₂ emissions. Researchers from Hefei University of Technology, Zhejiang University, and South China University of Technology have developed ...

Read more >
No results
MoreLoad more

MaterialDistrict Instagram

  • 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
    11 hours ago
  • 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
    15 hours ago
  • 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
    19 hours ago
  • 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
    2 days ago
  • A ready-to-use ecological paint that gives walls a concrete look. Betonlook paint by @Betonlook.nl / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Paint #InteriorDesign #HealingEnvironment #Coatings
    2 days ago
  • Flax fibres are gaining interest in composite design because they are bio-based, lightweight, and have a lower environmental impact than many synthetic alternatives. Yet challenges such as cost, moisture sensitivity, and high resin uptake have slowed their wider use. The Belgian company BIOFIBIX developed Hypermat to address these limitations and to make flax reinforcements easier to integrate into existing composite processes. Hypermat targets sectors where designers look for lighter, more sustainable materials, including mobility, sports and leisure, marine, and product design. In these fields, natural fibres can offer an alternative to carbon and glass composites when full structural performance is not required. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Flax #FlaxComposites #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CompositeDesign #NaturalFibres #LightweightDesign #CircularDesign #EcoDesign #MaterialScience
    2 days ago
  • The KÖNIGSWINTER Light Sculpture by @heiligobjects is a unique wall-mounted artwork made from a historic amber-gold corrugated fibreglass sheet. German factories produced these panels in the 1960s for industrial use. Over the years, sun, wind and snow shaped the surface, giving it a rich patina. Today, the material finds a new purpose as a sculptural light piece with a warm, glowing presence. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #ReclaimedMaterials #LightSculpture #InteriorDesign #DesignInspiration #UpcycledMaterials #LightingDesign #FibreglassDesign #ArtAndDesign #ContemporaryInteriors #DesignCraftsmanship
    3 days ago
  • 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
    3 days ago
Follow us on Instagram
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
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
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
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
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
10 hours ago
View on Instagram |
1/8
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
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
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
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
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
14 hours ago
View on Instagram |
2/8
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
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
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
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
18 hours ago
View on Instagram |
3/8
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
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
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
1 day ago
View on Instagram |
4/8
A ready-to-use ecological paint that gives walls a concrete look. Betonlook paint by @Betonlook.nl / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Paint #InteriorDesign #HealingEnvironment #Coatings
A ready-to-use ecological paint that gives walls a concrete look. Betonlook paint by @Betonlook.nl / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Paint #InteriorDesign #HealingEnvironment #Coatings
A ready-to-use ecological paint that gives walls a concrete look. Betonlook paint by @Betonlook.nl / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Paint #InteriorDesign #HealingEnvironment #Coatings
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
A ready-to-use ecological paint that gives walls a concrete look. Betonlook paint by @Betonlook.nl / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Paint #InteriorDesign #HealingEnvironment #Coatings
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
5/8
Flax fibres are gaining interest in composite design because they are bio-based, lightweight, and have a lower environmental impact than many synthetic alternatives. Yet challenges such as cost, moisture sensitivity, and high resin uptake have slowed their wider use. The Belgian company BIOFIBIX developed Hypermat to address these limitations and to make flax reinforcements easier to integrate into existing composite processes. Hypermat targets sectors where designers look for lighter, more sustainable materials, including mobility, sports and leisure, marine, and product design. In these fields, natural fibres can offer an alternative to carbon and glass composites when full structural performance is not required. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Flax #FlaxComposites #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CompositeDesign #NaturalFibres #LightweightDesign #CircularDesign #EcoDesign #MaterialScience
Flax fibres are gaining interest in composite design because they are bio-based, lightweight, and have a lower environmental impact than many synthetic alternatives. Yet challenges such as cost, moisture sensitivity, and high resin uptake have slowed their wider use. The Belgian company BIOFIBIX developed Hypermat to address these limitations and to make flax reinforcements easier to integrate into existing composite processes. Hypermat targets sectors where designers look for lighter, more sustainable materials, including mobility, sports and leisure, marine, and product design. In these fields, natural fibres can offer an alternative to carbon and glass composites when full structural performance is not required. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Flax #FlaxComposites #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CompositeDesign #NaturalFibres #LightweightDesign #CircularDesign #EcoDesign #MaterialScience
Flax fibres are gaining interest in composite design because they are bio-based, lightweight, and have a lower environmental impact than many synthetic alternatives. Yet challenges such as cost, moisture sensitivity, and high resin uptake have slowed their wider use. The Belgian company BIOFIBIX developed Hypermat to address these limitations and to make flax reinforcements easier to integrate into existing composite processes. Hypermat targets sectors where designers look for lighter, more sustainable materials, including mobility, sports and leisure, marine, and product design. In these fields, natural fibres can offer an alternative to carbon and glass composites when full structural performance is not required. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Flax #FlaxComposites #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CompositeDesign #NaturalFibres #LightweightDesign #CircularDesign #EcoDesign #MaterialScience
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
Flax fibres are gaining interest in composite design because they are bio-based, lightweight, and have a lower environmental impact than many synthetic alternatives. Yet challenges such as cost, moisture sensitivity, and high resin uptake have slowed their wider use. The Belgian company BIOFIBIX developed Hypermat to address these limitations and to make flax reinforcements easier to integrate into existing composite processes. Hypermat targets sectors where designers look for lighter, more sustainable materials, including mobility, sports and leisure, marine, and product design. In these fields, natural fibres can offer an alternative to carbon and glass composites when full structural performance is not required. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Flax #FlaxComposites #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CompositeDesign #NaturalFibres #LightweightDesign #CircularDesign #EcoDesign #MaterialScience
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
6/8
The KÖNIGSWINTER Light Sculpture by @heiligobjects is a unique wall-mounted artwork made from a historic amber-gold corrugated fibreglass sheet. German factories produced these panels in the 1960s for industrial use. Over the years, sun, wind and snow shaped the surface, giving it a rich patina. Today, the material finds a new purpose as a sculptural light piece with a warm, glowing presence. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #ReclaimedMaterials #LightSculpture #InteriorDesign #DesignInspiration #UpcycledMaterials #LightingDesign #FibreglassDesign #ArtAndDesign #ContemporaryInteriors #DesignCraftsmanship
The KÖNIGSWINTER Light Sculpture by @heiligobjects is a unique wall-mounted artwork made from a historic amber-gold corrugated fibreglass sheet. German factories produced these panels in the 1960s for industrial use. Over the years, sun, wind and snow shaped the surface, giving it a rich patina. Today, the material finds a new purpose as a sculptural light piece with a warm, glowing presence. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #ReclaimedMaterials #LightSculpture #InteriorDesign #DesignInspiration #UpcycledMaterials #LightingDesign #FibreglassDesign #ArtAndDesign #ContemporaryInteriors #DesignCraftsmanship
The KÖNIGSWINTER Light Sculpture by @heiligobjects is a unique wall-mounted artwork made from a historic amber-gold corrugated fibreglass sheet. German factories produced these panels in the 1960s for industrial use. Over the years, sun, wind and snow shaped the surface, giving it a rich patina. Today, the material finds a new purpose as a sculptural light piece with a warm, glowing presence. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #ReclaimedMaterials #LightSculpture #InteriorDesign #DesignInspiration #UpcycledMaterials #LightingDesign #FibreglassDesign #ArtAndDesign #ContemporaryInteriors #DesignCraftsmanship
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
The KÖNIGSWINTER Light Sculpture by @heiligobjects is a unique wall-mounted artwork made from a historic amber-gold corrugated fibreglass sheet. German factories produced these panels in the 1960s for industrial use. Over the years, sun, wind and snow shaped the surface, giving it a rich patina. Today, the material finds a new purpose as a sculptural light piece with a warm, glowing presence. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #ReclaimedMaterials #LightSculpture #InteriorDesign #DesignInspiration #UpcycledMaterials #LightingDesign #FibreglassDesign #ArtAndDesign #ContemporaryInteriors #DesignCraftsmanship
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
7/8
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
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
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
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
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
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
8/8

Back to top ▲

MaterialDistrict, formerly known as Materia, Material Xperience, Material Xperience On Tour and Materia Exhibitions