.@moriyamateshima have completed the new headquarters and multi-tenant complex for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO). The 127,000-square-foot, three-storey building demonstrates how mass timber can support both environmental performance and workplace wellbeing. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MassTimber #SustainableArchitecture #WorkplaceDesign #BiophilicDesign #NetZero #CircularBuilding #ArchitecturalInnovation #GreenBuilding

We are thrilled to invite you to the most unique trade event in the Netherlands: RiverEvent 2025! Together with Pluspoint from Belgium, MaterialDistrict is hosting this one-of-a-kind event aboard the luxurious ship Blue Rhapsody, which will dock in Zwolle (16 September), Rotterdam (18 September), and Den Bosch (19 September). In each city, 7 inspiring speakers will share sharp insights — from Pablo van der Lugt on bio-based construction to Wessel van Beerendonk (Studio RAP) on parametric design & robotics, and Aectual + MVRDV on scalable circular design. 🧱 75 leading brands showcasing the latest products & innovations 🎤 Top speakers daily from the worlds of architecture & interior design 🤝 Network with industry peers in a relaxed atmosphere 🍽️ Enjoy luxury catering in an inspiring setting And don’t worry — the ship stays docked, so you can hop on and off whenever you like! 🎟️ Register your free VIP ticket now via link in bio See you on board! 🚢✨ #RiverEvent #MaterialDistrict #MaterialInnovation #Architecture #InteriorDesign #TimberConstruction #Biobased #DesignEvent #lectures #speakers #MeetTheExperts

This innovative project transforms excavated soil and demolition waste into glazed ceramic tiles. Terres émaillées by @lucieponard / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Tiles #Ceramics #RecycledMaterials #UrbanMining #WasteMaterials

Stretchable electronics are creating new opportunities for designers. They are used in wearable sensors, curved displays and adaptive surfaces for cars and interiors. Flexible materials such as elastomers allow stretching, but their performance is far lower than rigid materials like metals or semiconductors. Researchers at @Waseda_University in Japan have now developed a novel solution inspired by Japanese paper arts. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #KiriOrigami #StretchableElectronics #WearableDesign #SmartMaterials #FlexibleDesign #SustainableInnovation #CircularDesign #BiobasedFuture #DesignTechnology

For Marc van der Heijden, waste isn’t the end of a product’s life—it’s the beginning of a new design story. As founder of the Dutch company @triboo_eu, van der Heijden is on a mission to prove that circularity isn’t just a theoretical concept. It’s a scalable, design-driven business model that’s already transforming workplaces across Europe and beyond. 3D printed NeverEnding furniture made from local waste streams of natural fibres and plastics. Office desks and tables fitted out with innovative #greengridz worktops made with 60 to 90% less material and a 60% lower CO2 footprint. EverUse acoustic panels made from recycled old clothing. And products returning to your office made of your own waste. His approach combines material innovation with system change. The result? A growing portfolio of projects that are as inspiring as they are instructive for architects, interior designers, and product developers seeking sustainable alternatives. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/marc-van-der-heijden-building-a-circular-future-with-local-waste-and-global-vision/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #RecycledMaterials #FurnitureDesign #OfficeFurniture #CircularDesign #3DPrinting

In contrast to conventional plastic foams, the soft foam is entirely plant-based and biodegradable, symbolizing the dedication to aligning material lifespan with actual usage for a more symbiotic and environmentally conscious future. SymbioMatter foam by SymbioMatter / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Foam #BioBasedMaterials #PackagingDesign #ProductDesign

Timber is widely recognised as a sustainable building material. Yet engineers face a gap in knowledge when analysing walls with window openings. At present, these walls are treated as “voids” in structural models. This approach makes buildings less efficient and increases the need for steel anchors or concrete cores. A research team from @empa_materials_science, Bern University of Applied Sciences, and @ETHZurich is working to change this. With support from @bafu.ch and industry partners, they are testing how such walls behave under pressure. The goal is to include them in structural calculations and improve the use of material. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #TimberConstruction #SustainableDesign #MaterialInnovation #CircularBuilding #WoodArchitecture #StructuralEngineering #BiobasedMaterials #FutureOfBuilding

In the Swiss village of Mulegns, a new ice cream parlour combines tradition with cutting-edge technology. The Gelateria Mulegns is the result of a collaboration between Origen, @ETHZurich and the Uffer Group. The building demonstrates how reused timber and recycled plastic can create innovative, circular architecture. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Architecture #DesignInnovation #InteriorDesign #ProductDesign #CircularDesign #ReusedWood #RecycledPlastic #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CircularArchitecture #3DPrinting