Recycled paper with fibres from clippings from ecologically managed roadsides. voorBIJ roadside grass paper by @waardewenders / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Paper #RoadsideGrass #Packaging #GraphicDesign #PackagingDesign

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), in partnership with Kairos Power and Barnard Construction, is applying large-scale 3D printing to build concrete forms. These forms are being used in the construction of the Hermes demonstration reactor in Tennessee, US. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrinting #ConcreteInnovation #AdditiveManufacturing #ConstructionTechnology #SustainableMaterials #Biocomposites #MaterialInnovation #ArchitecturalDesign #FormworkDesign #DigitalFabrication

Chaude Couture, a project by design studio @fabulismoffice, reimagines rainwear through the lens of sustainability, tradition, and climate adaptation. Selected as the winning proposal for the Biennale d’Architecture et de Paysage d’Île-de-France (BAP!) 2025, the project offers a new perspective on how clothing can act as both shelter and statement. As France faces a projected temperature rise of +4°C by 2100, designers are rethinking how we adapt to shifting climates. In Paris, 2024 marked the wettest year since records began in 1873, a trend that signals more frequent and intense rainfall. In this changing urban landscape, protection from the elements is no longer just architectural—it’s personal. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableFashion #MaterialInnovation #ClimateResponsiveDesign #CircularDesign #EcoFashion #RainwearReimagined #DesignForClimate #StrawTextiles #FutureOfWearables

A plant-based polyester known scientifically as polyethylene furanoate (PEF). Releaf (PEF) by @releaf_by_avantium / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #PEF #BioPlastic #BioBasedPlastic #PackagingDesign #BioBasedMaterials

A new development in sound-silencing materials from Boston University could offer promising solutions for designers seeking quieter, healthier environments—without compromising on ventilation. Researchers from the Zhang Lab have unveiled a new generation of ultra-open acoustic metamaterials that significantly reduce a wide range of noises while allowing air to pass freely. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #AcousticMaterials #Metamaterials #SoundControl #VentilatedDesign #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #ProductDesign #ArchitecturalMaterials #NoiseReduction #SmartMaterials

As global e-waste surges and synthetic materials dominate, Wooltech offers a visionary alternative for designers across multiple disciplines. This innovative project by @hinnakhan.design, a graduate of Central Saint Martins’ BA Product and Industrial Design program, presents a fully biodegradable electronic system made entirely from coarse-grade, waste British wool—a material typically discarded or burned due to its low commercial value. Wooltech repositions this overlooked resource as a high-performance solution for sustainable electronics. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Wool #WoolBasedInnovation #BiodegradableElectronics #SustainableDesign #CircularMaterials #MaterialInnovation #ProductDesign #EcoElectronics #WasteWool #BiobasedMaterials #EwasteSolution

The name of bioboards derives from its 100% natural ingredients: hemp shives and straw of cereals. HSB Bioboards by @Bio.ply / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #BoardMaterial #SheetMaterial #InteriorDesign #BiobasedMaterials #Construction

Dutch companies @royalbamgroup and @joostengroep are trialling a new biodegradable geotextile at a high-voltage station in Rilland. The project, in collaboration with grid operator TenneT, explores how natural materials can replace plastic in construction. The geotextile—Jogotex HV—is made from compostable Tencel wood fibres and breaks down in the soil without leaving harmful residues. Traditionally, plastic geotextiles are used beneath temporary roads to stabilise the ground and prevent soil mixing. However, these plastic materials often last over 100 years and are hard to reuse. By contrast, this biobased textile can stay in place after use and safely disappear into the soil. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #BiodegradableMaterials #CircularConstruction #SustainableInfrastructure #MaterialInnovation #LandscapeArchitecture #CivilEngineering #SustainableDesign #InfrastructureInnovation