Articles
Farmers Growing Building Materials Earn Millions in Carbon Credits
A new initiative in the Netherlands is rewarding farmers who grow natural fibre crops for construction—such as hemp, flax, straw, and elephant grass—with millions of euros in carbon credits. The National Green Fund (Nationaal Groenfonds) ...
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Tableware That Enhances Taste Through Design
Design studio hak has developed UMA, a tableware collection aimed at improving taste perception for people with reduced sensory ability. The project addresses the needs of older adults, individuals with a decreased appetite, and those ...
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Soluboard: A Breakthrough in Recyclable PCB Substrates
Each year, the world produces around 62 million tonnes of electronic waste. A large share comes from printed circuit boards (PCBs), which are found in almost every electronic device. These boards are usually made from ...
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Cross-Laminated Timber and Digital Fabrication Shape a Circular Alpine Bivouac
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
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
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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