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Acoustic design mycelium panels

Acoustic design mycelium panels
Published 4 years ago by Sigrid | no responses

Architectural firm Arup and Italian biodesign company Mogu teamed up to design what is said to be the world’s first mycelium acoustic panel system, called Foresta. Acoustics are important in all interiors, especially in offices ...

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The first 3D printed and unreinforced concrete bridge

The first 3D printed and unreinforced concrete bridge
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Engineers and architects from ETH Zürich in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects and other partners developed a 3D printed concrete footbridge, which thanks to the angle of material disposal, doesn’t need to be reinforced. Buildings ...

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A 3D printed compostable lamp made from orange peels

A 3D printed compostable lamp made from orange peels
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Italian design studio Krill Design created a natural and compostable desk lamp called Ohmie, 3D printed from Sicilian orange peels. Said to be the world’s first lamp made of orange peels, the desk lamp is ...

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A tower made of 99% reclaimed materials

A tower made of 99% reclaimed materials
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The Boomtoren, the newest addition to the Hof van Cartesius, a circular workspace for creative and sustainable entrepreneurs in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is a tower made of 99 per cent reclaimed materials, including recycled CLT ...

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A fabric and leather alternative made of the Fique plant

A fabric and leather alternative made of the Fique plant
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Oxford University master student Gabriel Moreno created a biodegradable and renewable textile alternative called Fiquetex, made from the Colombian Fique plant, which can be used as a leather alternative, or to make things as carrier ...

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A structure inspired by trees made of multiple biobased materials

A structure inspired by trees made of multiple biobased materials
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For the Italian Pavilion at the 17th Biennale Architettura in Venice, which runs from 22 May to 21 November 2021, MatRes is a metaphor for a living tree, studying material resiliency by using biological, organic, ...

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Generating electricity in areas with little wind is often difficult. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, together with the BBF Group, have developed a new lightweight rotor that can run even in weak wind conditions. The small wind turbine starts rotating at only 2.7 metres per second, compared to the usual four metres per second for similar systems. This makes it ideal for homes, small businesses, and off-grid sites aiming to use renewable energy more efficiently. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #EnergyTransition #LightweightDesign #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #SustainableMaterials #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #CompositeMaterials #FraunhoferIAP
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Generating electricity in areas with little wind is often difficult. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, together with the BBF Group, have developed a new lightweight rotor that can run even in weak wind conditions. The small wind turbine starts rotating at only 2.7 metres per second, compared to the usual four metres per second for similar systems. This makes it ideal for homes, small businesses, and off-grid sites aiming to use renewable energy more efficiently. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #EnergyTransition #LightweightDesign #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #SustainableMaterials #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #CompositeMaterials #FraunhoferIAP
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At @DutchDesignWeek 2025 (18–26 October, Eindhoven), education meets experimentation. Across exhibitions and workshops, students, designers and researchers reimagine how we learn from materials — and from each other. From wool and clay to hair and hybrid fibres, their works celebrate curiosity as a driver of sustainable change. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #DutchDesignWeek #MaterialEducation #MaterialInnovation #CraftAndTechnology #TextileDesign #CircularDesign #SustainableFashion #DesignResearch #FutureMaterials #LearningByMaking
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The Dutch rail network operator @ProRail has achieved a global milestone in sustainable infrastructure by introducing the world’s first 100% recycled copper contact wire. The innovation marks a significant step towards circular rail construction and material reuse in large-scale infrastructure projects. The installation takes place on the Zeeuwse railway line between Roosendaal and Vlissingen, in collaboration with Strukton Rail, Railtech BV, and La Farga—the Spanish company behind the copper recycling technology. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Copper #Metal #CircularDesign #SustainableInfrastructure #RecycledMaterials #CopperRecycling #RailInnovation #MaterialInnovation #CO2Reduction #CircularEconomy
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The Dutch rail network operator @ProRail has achieved a global milestone in sustainable infrastructure by introducing the world’s first 100% recycled copper contact wire. The innovation marks a significant step towards circular rail construction and material reuse in large-scale infrastructure projects. The installation takes place on the Zeeuwse railway line between Roosendaal and Vlissingen, in collaboration with Strukton Rail, Railtech BV, and La Farga—the Spanish company behind the copper recycling technology. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Copper #Metal #CircularDesign #SustainableInfrastructure #RecycledMaterials #CopperRecycling #RailInnovation #MaterialInnovation #CO2Reduction #CircularEconomy
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At @DutchDesignWeek 2025 (18–26 October, Eindhoven), designers pair craft with computation to push materials into fresh territory. The results range from data-driven textiles to repairable furniture and flexible wood composites. Across the programme, making becomes a system: local resources, digital tools and hands-on techniques align to reduce waste and unlock new performance. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #DutchDesignWeek #MaterialInnovation #CraftAndComputation #DigitalCraft #SustainableDesign #DesignTechnology #CircularDesign #FutureMaterials #DesignResearch #MakerCulture
At @DutchDesignWeek 2025 (18–26 October, Eindhoven), designers pair craft with computation to push materials into fresh territory. The results range from data-driven textiles to repairable furniture and flexible wood composites. Across the programme, making becomes a system: local resources, digital tools and hands-on techniques align to reduce waste and unlock new performance. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #DutchDesignWeek #MaterialInnovation #CraftAndComputation #DigitalCraft #SustainableDesign #DesignTechnology #CircularDesign #FutureMaterials #DesignResearch #MakerCulture
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