Articles
The power of biobased building materials in renovations
Researchers at ETH Zürich researched the most effective renovation strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and found that using biobased building materials like straw and hemp have a lot of potential. In Switzerland, about 2.8 ...
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A quick-to-construct modular building system
Quadra is a quick-to-assemble and affordable modular buildings system that uses a minimum amount of materials. The system consists of standard sandwich construction panels, which can be made of any type of material, from cardboard ...
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Programmable packaging paper
Japanese thinktank Takt Project developed programmable paper, which forms into pre-programmed 3D shapes when it dries. The material was inspired by pinecones, the scales of which open and close with changes in humidity. The scales ...
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A down-less down jacket that generates heat
Japanese manufacturer Sumitomo Metal Mining Co developed a material that can absorb near infrared rays, which they used to create a jacket that can generate heat from sunlight. The jacket, called Down-less Down Jacket, has ...
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A resort made of timber and bamboo
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort is a luxurious resort made with timber and bamboo. The Red Sea unfolds as a regenerative destination along Saudi Arabia’s west coast. Encompassing over 28,000 km², it hosts an ...
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A 3D print filament made out of wood components only
Researchers from Rice University in the US developed a 3D print filament made up of only wood’s natural components, allowing to print ‘truly’ wooden objects. 3D printing using sawdust, wood waste, or cellulose from wood ...
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