Articles
From Petroleum to Plants: Biodegradable Circuit Boards from Wood
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have created a biodegradable printed circuit board (PCB) made from wood-based materials. This innovation could change how designers approach electronics and sustainability. The ...
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Transforming Bali’s River Waste into Design Objects
Designer and material researcher Sara Howard, together with Kevala Ceramics, has launched two projects that turn Bali’s river waste into sustainable design objects. With reclaimed glass collected by environmental group Sungai Watch, the Sungai Carafe ...
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Solar-Absorbing Façades: Turning Buildings into Energy Sources
A new solar façade technology developed by AkzoNobel, Emergo, and TNO is transforming the way buildings generate and store energy. Known as Calosol, the system integrates a solar-absorbing coating into façade panels, enabling walls to ...
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Loop Biotech Launches World’s First Mushroom Urn for Pets
On World Animal Day (4 October), Dutch company Loop Biotech launched the Loop FurEver, a mushroom-grown urn for pets. The design offers a sustainable and meaningful way to say goodbye, turning loss into renewal. A ...
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Concrete That Stores Energy: MIT’s New Conductive Material
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new form of concrete that can both support structures and store electrical energy. The material, called electron-conducting carbon concrete (ec³), combines cement, water, and ...
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Loacker Galaxy: Wood and Steel Define New Flagship Store
To celebrate 100 years of its hazelnut wafer, Loacker asked MoDusArchitects to redesign its flagship store in Heinfels, Austria. The project, called Loacker Galaxy, is guided by the dialogue between two key materials—wood and stainless ...
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