Articles
Hyphyn: A Biodegradable Vinyl for High-Performance Interiors
Vinyl has long been used in upholstery and wallcoverings for its durability, but it is also associated with environmental concerns, particularly at the end of its life. Hyphyn, developed by Nassimi LLC, is a new ...
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Re:Shell – Eggshell Waste Reimagined as Biodegradable Bricks
A design team at Seoul National University’s Living Design Lab has created Re:Shell, a biodegradable material that turns discarded eggshells into functional building blocks. The project offers a sustainable response to South Korea’s rising construction waste. ...
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From Algae to Architecture: Turning Sargassum into Building Materials
Brown algae, known as sargassum, are washing up in large amounts on beaches in Brazil, the Caribbean, and the United States. The piles of seaweed harm tourism, fishing, and biodiversity. When the algae decompose, they ...
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Bee2C: A Circular Beehive from Mycelium and Recycled Coffee Waste
The Bee2C project demonstrates how organic waste can be transformed into a structural, functional, and ecological material solution. By cultivating mycelium on a substrate of recycled coffee residues—used grounds, roasting byproducts, and agricultural fibres—the team ...
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LAHB: A Bioplastic Designed to Disappear in the Ocean
Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans remains one of the most urgent environmental challenges. While biobased plastics have been promoted as alternatives, many fail to degrade in marine conditions, persisting as long as conventional plastics. ...
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GreenEdge: A Circular Material for Interior Design
Every year, designers face the challenge of dealing with Europe’s enormous furniture waste stream: more than 10 million tonnes are thrown away annually, and most end up incinerated. Conventional board materials such as MDF contribute ...
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