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The world’s first tall building made of engineered bamboo

The world’s first tall building made of engineered bamboo
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At Zhejiang University in China, a 6-storey building is constructed, consisting of mostly engineered bamboo, the first multi-storey building of this material. The building has a total hight of 20.3 metres and a floor area ...

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A transparent metamaterial for energy-efficient light and temperature regulation

A transparent metamaterial for energy-efficient light and temperature regulation
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Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) developed a metamaterial that allows sunlight to enter, maintains a more comfortable indoor climate without additional energy, and cleans itself. The maximising of natural light in a ...

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A modular wind energy system made of recycled materials

A modular wind energy system made of recycled materials
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The company Airiva developed a modular, scalable and smart wind energy system consisting of an array of vertical wind turbines, made of recycled materials. Generally, wind turbines are long poles with three blades attached to ...

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A sound-suppressing silk fabric

A sound-suppressing silk fabric
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Researchers at MIT in the US developed a thin silk fabric that can be used to create quiet spaces. There are many acoustic materials on the market, creating less noisy and therefore more pleasant surroundings. ...

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3D clay printed tiles inspired by Delft Blue porcelain

3D clay printed tiles inspired by Delft Blue porcelain
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Dutch design studio Studio RAP has reinterpreted the design of Delft Blue porcelain, by creating 3000 unique, 3D clay printed tiles, which were installed in Delft, the Netherlands. Called New Delft Blue, the project, which ...

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A pavilion made of metal grid and various material layers

A pavilion made of metal grid and various material layers
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As part of Bruges Triennial, Rotterdam-based Studio Ossidiana designed a pavilion consisting of a cylindrical metal grid, filled with various materials, including earth, peat and shells, to create substrata, as seen in archaeological surveys. Called ...

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Large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) is rapidly changing how designers approach mobility, architecture and product development. A recent case study by @caracol_am and LG Project Management clearly illustrates this shift. Their project, THE CAB, is the world’s first fully functional 3D printed recreational vehicle (RV), produced from recycled polymer. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #CircularDesign #RecycledMaterials #SustainableDesign #LFAM #ProductDesign #Architecture #MobileLiving #DesignInnovation
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A new material innovation has launched in Amsterdam: a luxury handbag made from lab-grown T-Rex leather. @vml_global, The Organoid Company and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd. developed the material, while avant-garde label @enfinleve designed the bag. Importantly, the project goes beyond a visual statement. It shows how biotechnology can reshape traditional materials such as leather. The team presented the handbag on 2 April 2026 at the @artzoomuseum, where it stands next to a life-sized Tyrannosaurus rex cast for the next six weeks. As a result, the installation creates a direct link between past biology and future materials. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Biofabrication #MaterialInnovation #SustainableMaterials #CircularDesign #LabGrownLeather #BiobasedMaterials #FutureMaterials #DesignInnovation #ProductDesign #FashionDesign #AutomotiveDesign
A new material innovation has launched in Amsterdam: a luxury handbag made from lab-grown T-Rex leather. @vml_global, The Organoid Company and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd. developed the material, while avant-garde label @enfinleve designed the bag. Importantly, the project goes beyond a visual statement. It shows how biotechnology can reshape traditional materials such as leather. The team presented the handbag on 2 April 2026 at the @artzoomuseum, where it stands next to a life-sized Tyrannosaurus rex cast for the next six weeks. As a result, the installation creates a direct link between past biology and future materials. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Biofabrication #MaterialInnovation #SustainableMaterials #CircularDesign #LabGrownLeather #BiobasedMaterials #FutureMaterials #DesignInnovation #ProductDesign #FashionDesign #AutomotiveDesign
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In dense urban environments where space is limited and construction is complex, the Prewood project by @vuild_architects in Tokyo offers a new approach to circular timber architecture. Built on an ultra-narrow site in Nihonbashi Kayabacho, the project shows how modular design and material efficiency can reshape small-scale urban buildings. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #ModularTimber #TimberArchitecture #CircularDesign #CLT #SustainableArchitecture #PrefabConstruction #UrbanDesign #MaterialInnovation
In dense urban environments where space is limited and construction is complex, the Prewood project by @vuild_architects in Tokyo offers a new approach to circular timber architecture. Built on an ultra-narrow site in Nihonbashi Kayabacho, the project shows how modular design and material efficiency can reshape small-scale urban buildings. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #ModularTimber #TimberArchitecture #CircularDesign #CLT #SustainableArchitecture #PrefabConstruction #UrbanDesign #MaterialInnovation
In dense urban environments where space is limited and construction is complex, the Prewood project by @vuild_architects in Tokyo offers a new approach to circular timber architecture. Built on an ultra-narrow site in Nihonbashi Kayabacho, the project shows how modular design and material efficiency can reshape small-scale urban buildings. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #ModularTimber #TimberArchitecture #CircularDesign #CLT #SustainableArchitecture #PrefabConstruction #UrbanDesign #MaterialInnovation
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