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3D Printed Biodegradable Material from Coffee Grounds and Reishi Mushrooms

3D Printed Biodegradable Material from Coffee Grounds and Reishi Mushrooms
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Researchers at the University of Washington have developed an innovative material made from coffee grounds and Reishi mushroom spores that can be 3D printed into biodegradable objects. This new material presents a sustainable alternative to ...

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Wool Art and Sustainable Design: Babette Leertouwer’s Use of Dutch Sheep Wool

Wool Art and Sustainable Design: Babette Leertouwer’s Use of Dutch Sheep Wool
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Textile artist Babette Leertouwer demonstrates the potential of Dutch sheep wool as a material for wall art. Her work illustrates the aesthetic and sustainable properties of wool, which are relevant for architects, interior designers, and ...

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Sustainable Furniture from Coffee Waste

Sustainable Furniture from Coffee Waste
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Korean designer Chanhyeok Kim has developed a furniture series called Unsleepy that utilises coffee waste as a raw material. By combining used coffee grounds with a biodegradable binder, Kim has created a composite material that ...

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Biobased Switch Series Provides Sustainable Interior Solution

Biobased Switch Series Provides Sustainable Interior Solution
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Busch-Jaeger has introduced the biobased Busch-balance AP surface-mounted switch series, designed as a sustainable replacement for the Busch-Duro 2000 SI series. With a minimalist design, the series is intended for various interior applications, including attics, ...

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Ecological Green Facade at HOFER Supermarket: A Sustainable Architectural Solution

Ecological Green Facade at HOFER Supermarket: A Sustainable Architectural Solution
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A recent ecological upgrade at a HOFER supermarket branch demonstrates the practical application of green facades in contemporary architecture. This project integrates sustainable design with environmental benefits and is relevant to architects, interior designers, and ...

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Bamboo-Based Panels: Durability and Sustainability in Large-Scale Infrastructure

Bamboo-Based Panels: Durability and Sustainability in Large-Scale Infrastructure
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Bamboo-based panels have demonstrated resilience against extreme weather and corrosion in the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge—the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. This case highlights the use of sustainable, biobased materials in large-scale infrastructure, with implications for various ...

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A timber cladding material combining sustainably sourced hardwood with high-quality aluminium profiles. Forestlines by @paulussenhardhouthandel / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Wood #Facades #Cladding #Architecture
A timber cladding material combining sustainably sourced hardwood with high-quality aluminium profiles. Forestlines by @paulussenhardhouthandel / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Wood #Facades #Cladding #Architecture
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Dutch brand @princesstraveller has released the PT-Elements collection, a series of suitcases made largely from recycled materials. These include PET bottles, polycarbonate, and Ocean Bound Plastic, such as old fishing nets and ropes. The collection is part of the company’s effort to reduce environmental impact by reusing waste materials in consumer products. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #ProductDesign #RecycledMaterials #CircularDesign #SustainableTravel #EcoFriendlyProducts #OceanPlastic #ModularDesign #SustainablePackaging #DesignForRepair #MaterialInnovation #PlasticFreePackaging
Dutch brand @princesstraveller has released the PT-Elements collection, a series of suitcases made largely from recycled materials. These include PET bottles, polycarbonate, and Ocean Bound Plastic, such as old fishing nets and ropes. The collection is part of the company’s effort to reduce environmental impact by reusing waste materials in consumer products. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #ProductDesign #RecycledMaterials #CircularDesign #SustainableTravel #EcoFriendlyProducts #OceanPlastic #ModularDesign #SustainablePackaging #DesignForRepair #MaterialInnovation #PlasticFreePackaging
Dutch brand @princesstraveller has released the PT-Elements collection, a series of suitcases made largely from recycled materials. These include PET bottles, polycarbonate, and Ocean Bound Plastic, such as old fishing nets and ropes. The collection is part of the company’s effort to reduce environmental impact by reusing waste materials in consumer products. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #ProductDesign #RecycledMaterials #CircularDesign #SustainableTravel #EcoFriendlyProducts #OceanPlastic #ModularDesign #SustainablePackaging #DesignForRepair #MaterialInnovation #PlasticFreePackaging
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Dutch brand @princesstraveller has released the PT-Elements collection, a series of suitcases made largely from recycled materials. These include PET bottles, polycarbonate, and Ocean Bound Plastic, such as old fishing nets and ropes. The collection is part of the company’s effort to reduce environmental impact by reusing waste materials in consumer products. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #ProductDesign #RecycledMaterials #CircularDesign #SustainableTravel #EcoFriendlyProducts #OceanPlastic #ModularDesign #SustainablePackaging #DesignForRepair #MaterialInnovation #PlasticFreePackaging
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A Chinese research team has developed an ultra-lightweight foam concrete that could transform runway safety systems. Nicknamed “marshmallow concrete” for its soft, crushable structure, the material is designed to gently decelerate aircraft during emergency landings, offering a reliable and sustainable alternative to traditional runway buffers. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #FoamConcrete #RunwaySafety #MaterialInnovation #LightweightMaterials #SustainableDesign #CircularConstruction #ImpactAbsorption #ArchitecturalMaterials #ConcreteTechnology #AviationDesign
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The larch facade cladding from the Outdoor Collection is made of FSC®-certified larch wood from sustainably managed Dutch forests. Lariks Hollands Hout facade cladding by @staatsbosbeheer / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Wood #Cladding #Facades
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At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Iceland’s national pavilion introduces a provocative proposal from @sap_arkitektar. The studio, led by Arnhildur Pálmadóttir and Arnar Skarphéðinsson, envisions a future in which volcanic lava becomes a primary construction material. Set in the year 2150, their Lavaforming project imagines a world where humanity, facing climate collapse, has learned to channel lava for building entire cities. This concept transforms a natural hazard into a sustainable material solution. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/lavaforming-pavilion-icelands-vision-for-architecture-shaped-by-volcanoes/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Architecture #Lavaforming #SustainableArchitecture #VeniceBiennale2025 #MaterialInnovation #ZeroCarbonDesign #Geodesign #FutureMaterials #CircularArchitecture #IcelandDesign #VolcanicArchitecture
At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Iceland’s national pavilion introduces a provocative proposal from @sap_arkitektar. The studio, led by Arnhildur Pálmadóttir and Arnar Skarphéðinsson, envisions a future in which volcanic lava becomes a primary construction material. Set in the year 2150, their Lavaforming project imagines a world where humanity, facing climate collapse, has learned to channel lava for building entire cities. This concept transforms a natural hazard into a sustainable material solution. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/lavaforming-pavilion-icelands-vision-for-architecture-shaped-by-volcanoes/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Architecture #Lavaforming #SustainableArchitecture #VeniceBiennale2025 #MaterialInnovation #ZeroCarbonDesign #Geodesign #FutureMaterials #CircularArchitecture #IcelandDesign #VolcanicArchitecture
At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Iceland’s national pavilion introduces a provocative proposal from @sap_arkitektar. The studio, led by Arnhildur Pálmadóttir and Arnar Skarphéðinsson, envisions a future in which volcanic lava becomes a primary construction material. Set in the year 2150, their Lavaforming project imagines a world where humanity, facing climate collapse, has learned to channel lava for building entire cities. This concept transforms a natural hazard into a sustainable material solution. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/lavaforming-pavilion-icelands-vision-for-architecture-shaped-by-volcanoes/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Architecture #Lavaforming #SustainableArchitecture #VeniceBiennale2025 #MaterialInnovation #ZeroCarbonDesign #Geodesign #FutureMaterials #CircularArchitecture #IcelandDesign #VolcanicArchitecture
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At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Iceland’s national pavilion introduces a provocative proposal from @sap_arkitektar. The studio, led by Arnhildur Pálmadóttir and Arnar Skarphéðinsson, envisions a future in which volcanic lava becomes a primary construction material. Set in the year 2150, their Lavaforming project imagines a world where humanity, facing climate collapse, has learned to channel lava for building entire cities. This concept transforms a natural hazard into a sustainable material solution. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/lavaforming-pavilion-icelands-vision-for-architecture-shaped-by-volcanoes/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Architecture #Lavaforming #SustainableArchitecture #VeniceBiennale2025 #MaterialInnovation #ZeroCarbonDesign #Geodesign #FutureMaterials #CircularArchitecture #IcelandDesign #VolcanicArchitecture
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Designed with integrated pockets to host greenery and redirect rainwater, the bricks contribute to passive cooling and promote urban biodiversity. 3D Printing Clay facade bricks by @addit.studio / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Bricks #Facades #UrbanGreenery #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Architecture
Designed with integrated pockets to host greenery and redirect rainwater, the bricks contribute to passive cooling and promote urban biodiversity. 3D Printing Clay facade bricks by @addit.studio / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Bricks #Facades #UrbanGreenery #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Architecture
Designed with integrated pockets to host greenery and redirect rainwater, the bricks contribute to passive cooling and promote urban biodiversity. 3D Printing Clay facade bricks by @addit.studio / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Bricks #Facades #UrbanGreenery #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Architecture
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