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Lightweight 3D Printed Interiors For Electric Vans

Lightweight 3D Printed Interiors For Electric Vans
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Gas-powered recreational vehicles are increasingly out of step with today’s sustainability ambitions. Addressing this shift, Materialogic has developed a fully electric van interior system that combines lightweight design with circular material thinking and rapid production ...

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Timeless Terrazzo From Reclaimed Gravestones

Timeless Terrazzo From Reclaimed Gravestones
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Dutch architect Peter van Assche of Bureau SLA explores how discarded gravestones can serve as a raw material for new terrazzo surfaces. The project examines how this overlooked stream of natural stone can re-enter the ...

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Assemblage Collection Translates Architectural Structures Into Timber Furniture

Assemblage Collection Translates Architectural Structures Into Timber Furniture
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The Assemblage Collection, designed by French-Brazilian architecture studio Triptyque for Brazilian brand Breton, explores how structural principles from architecture can be reinterpreted at the scale of furniture. Developed between 2024 and 2025, the collection highlights ...

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Living Light: Bioluminescent Algae As A Material For Sustainable Illumination

Living Light: Bioluminescent Algae As A Material For Sustainable Illumination
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Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new way to use living algae as a light source. Their work shows how designers could use biology instead of electricity to create illumination. This ...

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Omnibite: A Joint System Rethinking Material-Driven Design

Omnibite: A Joint System Rethinking Material-Driven Design
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In most design processes, the object comes first. Designers usually begin with a chair, table, or cabinet. Omnibite by product designers Eugenio Costa and Nicolò Tallone takes a different approach. Instead, it starts with both ...

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Earthquake-Resistant Design Inspired By Butterfly Wing Structures

Earthquake-Resistant Design Inspired By Butterfly Wing Structures
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In regions prone to earthquakes, materials that can absorb energy and resist sudden forces are essential. Researchers from Tohoku University and Wuhan University of Technology have developed a lightweight lattice structure inspired by butterfly wings, ...

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Dutch start-up @bitbybitboards has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a cutting board made from 100% PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate), a biobased polymer produced by microorganisms. The project responds to growing concerns about microplastic pollution caused by conventional plastic cutting boards during daily use. Founder Wessel Schönekerl developed the idea after previously selling polypropylene cutting boards. He began questioning why such an everyday kitchen product should leave permanent traces of microplastics in food, the human body, and the environment. This led to the creation of BitByBit, a company focused on developing circular alternatives for household products. Unlike fossil-based plastics, PHA is produced through a natural fermentation process using plant-based sugars or oils. Microorganisms generate the polymer inside their cells, after which the material is extracted and processed into a durable biopolymer suitable for consumer applications. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #PHA #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #Microplastics #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #Biopolymer #CircularMaterials #ProductDesign #CompostableMaterials #KitchenDesign #DutchDesign #BioBased #MaterialDistrict #SustainableMaterials
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Dutch start-up @bitbybitboards has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a cutting board made from 100% PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate), a biobased polymer produced by microorganisms. The project responds to growing concerns about microplastic pollution caused by conventional plastic cutting boards during daily use. Founder Wessel Schönekerl developed the idea after previously selling polypropylene cutting boards. He began questioning why such an everyday kitchen product should leave permanent traces of microplastics in food, the human body, and the environment. This led to the creation of BitByBit, a company focused on developing circular alternatives for household products. Unlike fossil-based plastics, PHA is produced through a natural fermentation process using plant-based sugars or oils. Microorganisms generate the polymer inside their cells, after which the material is extracted and processed into a durable biopolymer suitable for consumer applications. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #PHA #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #Microplastics #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #Biopolymer #CircularMaterials #ProductDesign #CompostableMaterials #KitchenDesign #DutchDesign #BioBased #MaterialDistrict #SustainableMaterials
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