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Harmonic Tides: A Multisensory Journey in Regenerative Design

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At Clerkenwell Design Week 2025, Harmonic Tides by Mamou-Mani Architects transformed a historic London site into an immersive space of sound and light. The installation, winner of the International Shaping Water competition (organised by Dezeen ...

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Coffee Waste Transformed into Sustainable Ink for Packaging

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A Finnish collaboration has pioneered a new material innovation that could transform the packaging industry. Natural Indigo Finland, Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK), and coffee producer Meira Oy have developed a water-based ink derived ...

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Rediscovering Circular Luxury: A Sustainable Interior Transformation in Verbier

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In the heart of the Swiss Alps, an old hotel has been transformed into a private residence that redefines circular design. Interior designer Marianne Tiegen led the renovation of the 1,000-square-metre Chalet 1936, blending reclaimed ...

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Caleyda: A Natural, Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic

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As the design industry seeks sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics, Paques Biomaterials introduces an innovative solution: Caleyda. This biobased, biodegradable plastic alternative is especially relevant for product designers, packaging designers, and landscape architects who are ...

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Terra: Sustainable Table Lamps Made from Biowaste

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Design agency Noi Creative designed Terra, a collection of table lamps crafted from biowaste. Materials like coffee grounds, rice husks, and wheat bran form the core of each lamp. The design blends Nordic minimalism with ...

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AI Predicts Material Failure Before It Happens

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A team of researchers at Lehigh University has developed a powerful machine learning model that can predict when materials might fail. Their system can spot abnormal grain growth in metals and ceramics long before it ...

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