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Bamboo And Basalt Shape A Regenerative Beach Club In Bali

Bamboo And Basalt Shape A Regenerative Beach Club In Bali
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Inspiral Architects designed Luna Beach Club on the cliffs of Nyanyi Beach in Bali as an example of material-driven architecture. The project functions as an event space and community hub, while also showcasing biobased materials, ...

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AI As Reflective Material: Bridging Digital Design And Ceramic Craft

AI As Reflective Material: Bridging Digital Design And Ceramic Craft
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At TU Delft, PhD candidate Vera van der Burg explores how designers can use artificial intelligence as a reflective medium. Instead of focusing on speed and efficiency, her work centres on questioning and learning. She ...

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Mussel Shells As A Secondary Raw Material In Ceramic Tableware

Mussel Shells As A Secondary Raw Material In Ceramic Tableware
Published 6 days ago by Sigrid | no responses

Mussel shells are a by-product of the seafood industry and are often treated as waste. However, Ocean Ceramics, a company founded by four students from Zeeland in the Netherlands, explores how to use this material ...

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Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells Enable New Design Applications

Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells Enable New Design Applications
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TNO has announced the launch of Perovion Technologies, a spin-off focused on scaling up a new generation of solar cells. These cells are lightweight, flexible and based on perovskite materials. As a result, they require ...

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Mycelium Door Introduces Scalable Biobased Alternative For Interior Architecture

Mycelium Door Introduces Scalable Biobased Alternative For Interior Architecture
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A Danish collaboration between mycelium company Rebound and architecture studio Det Levende Hus has led to what they claim is the world’s first mass-produced interior door made from fungal mycelium. The prototype points to a ...

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Ocean Bacteria Reveal How Biodegradable Plastics Really Break Down

Ocean Bacteria Reveal How Biodegradable Plastics Really Break Down
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Biodegradable plastics are often seen as a solution to the global plastic waste problem. However, new research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) shows that their behaviour in the environment is more complex than ...

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Morphosis by designer @razazahid is an experimental installation that explores the structural and ecological potential of recycled paper waste. By transforming discarded paper into papercrete—a lightweight composite material—the project demonstrates how low-value waste streams can become spatial building elements with both functional and environmental relevance. The installation occupies a 5 × 5 × 5 metre volume and shows how paper-based materials can move beyond decorative applications. By combining shredded paper with binders, Zahid creates a mouldable yet stable material inspired by traditional paper-mâché. A powder-coated metal frame supports hand-formed branches, which together create a porous, lattice-like enclosure. As a result, the structure recalls the form and logic of a tree. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Papercrete #RecycledPaper #MaterialInnovation #CircularDesign #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableDesign #ArchitectureMaterials #InteriorDesign #BioIntegration #LivingMaterials
Morphosis by designer @razazahid is an experimental installation that explores the structural and ecological potential of recycled paper waste. By transforming discarded paper into papercrete—a lightweight composite material—the project demonstrates how low-value waste streams can become spatial building elements with both functional and environmental relevance. The installation occupies a 5 × 5 × 5 metre volume and shows how paper-based materials can move beyond decorative applications. By combining shredded paper with binders, Zahid creates a mouldable yet stable material inspired by traditional paper-mâché. A powder-coated metal frame supports hand-formed branches, which together create a porous, lattice-like enclosure. As a result, the structure recalls the form and logic of a tree. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Papercrete #RecycledPaper #MaterialInnovation #CircularDesign #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableDesign #ArchitectureMaterials #InteriorDesign #BioIntegration #LivingMaterials
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Morphosis by designer @razazahid is an experimental installation that explores the structural and ecological potential of recycled paper waste. By transforming discarded paper into papercrete—a lightweight composite material—the project demonstrates how low-value waste streams can become spatial building elements with both functional and environmental relevance. The installation occupies a 5 × 5 × 5 metre volume and shows how paper-based materials can move beyond decorative applications. By combining shredded paper with binders, Zahid creates a mouldable yet stable material inspired by traditional paper-mâché. A powder-coated metal frame supports hand-formed branches, which together create a porous, lattice-like enclosure. As a result, the structure recalls the form and logic of a tree. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Papercrete #RecycledPaper #MaterialInnovation #CircularDesign #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableDesign #ArchitectureMaterials #InteriorDesign #BioIntegration #LivingMaterials
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Researchers at @uniofstandrews have developed two new methods to recycle nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR). This material is widely used in disposable gloves, seals, and industrial components. The new processes convert rubber waste into valuable materials that can also capture carbon dioxide. NBR is difficult to recycle because of its thermoset structure. Unlike thermoplastics, it cannot be melted and reshaped. As a result, less than 2% of NBR waste is currently recycled, often into low-value products. Considering the global market of around 36 million tonnes per year, this presents a major challenge for circular design. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Rubber #RubberRecycling #MaterialInnovation #CarbonCapture #SustainableDesign #WasteToValue #PolymerScience #DesignMaterials
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Across Europe, erosion control on embankments still relies heavily on fossil-based materials such as plastic geogrids, geotextiles and concrete tiles. However, these solutions leave long-term waste in the soil. They also have a high carbon footprint and offer little support for biodiversity. In response, Dutch design studio @Omlabnl developed the Biotaludtegel, a biobased slope tile. This innovation provides a circular alternative that combines structural performance with ecological value. As a result, it is highly relevant for landscape architects and infrastructure designers working on climate-adaptive projects. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #BiobasedMaterials #ErosionControl #CircularDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #NaturePositive #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableInfrastructure #MaterialInnovation
Across Europe, erosion control on embankments still relies heavily on fossil-based materials such as plastic geogrids, geotextiles and concrete tiles. However, these solutions leave long-term waste in the soil. They also have a high carbon footprint and offer little support for biodiversity. In response, Dutch design studio @Omlabnl developed the Biotaludtegel, a biobased slope tile. This innovation provides a circular alternative that combines structural performance with ecological value. As a result, it is highly relevant for landscape architects and infrastructure designers working on climate-adaptive projects. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #BiobasedMaterials #ErosionControl #CircularDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #NaturePositive #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableInfrastructure #MaterialInnovation
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Across Europe, erosion control on embankments still relies heavily on fossil-based materials such as plastic geogrids, geotextiles and concrete tiles. However, these solutions leave long-term waste in the soil. They also have a high carbon footprint and offer little support for biodiversity. In response, Dutch design studio @Omlabnl developed the Biotaludtegel, a biobased slope tile. This innovation provides a circular alternative that combines structural performance with ecological value. As a result, it is highly relevant for landscape architects and infrastructure designers working on climate-adaptive projects. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #BiobasedMaterials #ErosionControl #CircularDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #NaturePositive #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableInfrastructure #MaterialInnovation
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A self-healing material for furniture and flooring made from food waste and natural resin that can be processed with wood tools. Frumo by @mareenbaumeister / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #FurnitureDesign #InteriorDesign #Flooring #BiobasedMaterials
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.@upmworld and Paramelt have developed a biobased, paper-based food packaging concept that combines strong grease resistance with improved end-of-life options. The solution targets applications such as bakery, fast food and convenience packaging, where fibre-based alternatives to plastic are in high demand. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Biobased #PackagingDesign #SustainableMaterials #CircularMaterials #PaperPackaging #FoodPackaging #MaterialInnovation #Recyclable #Compostable #DesignInnovation
.@upmworld and Paramelt have developed a biobased, paper-based food packaging concept that combines strong grease resistance with improved end-of-life options. The solution targets applications such as bakery, fast food and convenience packaging, where fibre-based alternatives to plastic are in high demand. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Biobased #PackagingDesign #SustainableMaterials #CircularMaterials #PaperPackaging #FoodPackaging #MaterialInnovation #Recyclable #Compostable #DesignInnovation
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.@upmworld and Paramelt have developed a biobased, paper-based food packaging concept that combines strong grease resistance with improved end-of-life options. The solution targets applications such as bakery, fast food and convenience packaging, where fibre-based alternatives to plastic are in high demand. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Biobased #PackagingDesign #SustainableMaterials #CircularMaterials #PaperPackaging #FoodPackaging #MaterialInnovation #Recyclable #Compostable #DesignInnovation
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