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Stealth Building with cast iron façade renovated by WORKac
Architecture company WORKac renovated a building with one of the oldest cast iron façades of the neighbourhood Tribeca in New York, both inside and out. The building, located at 93 Reade Street, is now called ...
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World’s first lighted zebra crossing in the Netherlands
Because pedestrians on zebra crossings are badly visible in the dark or during bad weather, many accidents happen on a daily basis and all over the world. A lot of them have deadly consequences. To ...
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Three examples of Icelandic material design
Using waste in material design is a great way to help the environment, but it does ask for some ingenuity and creativity. Below are three projects from students from the Iceland Academy of Art that ...
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New aerogel insulation material more soundproof and heat-resistant
There are many materials on the market to insulate your house or make it more soundproof, but researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed a new aerogel insulation material that outperforms existing products ...
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Earthquake-resistant bridge thanks to new flexible materials
Modern bridges in areas where earthquakes occur frequently are being built in such a way that they do not collapse during an earthquake. However, the way this is done currently, the bridges become permanently damaged ...
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WALiD: new material for lighter wind turbine blades
The bigger the blades on a wind turbine, the more energy it generates. However, current blades of wind turbines are made of heavy material, which puts a lot of strain on the turbine, causing a ...
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In Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, a unique architectural structure is challenging conventional building methods. Bouwurk, a modular community space, demonstrates how local waste and biobased materials can form the foundation for sustainable design. Built for Arcadia 2025, a cultural triennial across Friesland, the pavilion highlights the creative potential of reused resources. Designer @overtredersw partnered with local makers, companies, and volunteers to bring the project to life. Rather than using new materials, the team sourced everything from the region—proving that thoughtful design can turn waste into high-value components.
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A range of gold hues, developed through a three-step colouring process using pure metal salts. Sandalor Gold S120 by @alucol1971 / More at MaterialDistrict.com
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A Dutch research consortium led by @tudelft has launched an ambitious project to transform low-grade organic waste into durable, high-performance biomaterials. With a €6.7 million grant from the Dutch Research Agenda (NWA ORC programme), the initiative aims to reduce waste incineration, curb greenhouse gas emissions, and lessen dependence on fossil-based raw materials. This development holds particular promise for professionals in architecture, product design, and landscape architecture seeking sustainable and circular material solutions.
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2 days ago
At the 2025 Future Fabrics Expo in London, the Korvaa Consortium presented a revolutionary concept shoe. Made from mycelium, bacterial nanocellulose, and biodegradable plastics, the design shows how nature-based materials can shape the future of product development. The collaboration between @modern_synthesis, Ourobio, and Ecovative demonstrates how sustainable materials can replace conventional ones in complex applications like footwear.
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2 days ago
This material enables the production of complex, large-scale concrete elements with precision, eliminating the need for traditional formwork and significantly reducing waste. tectonitX by
@additive_tectonics / More at MaterialDistrict.com
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A pioneering project led by Fraunhofer ISE has resulted in the development of a new micro-concentrator photovoltaic (micro-CPV) module. This innovation uses advanced microfabrication techniques to increase solar efficiency while reducing material use and production costs. The result is a compact solar technology suitable for applications in sustainable architecture, product design, mobility, and smart packaging.
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On the edge of Rennes and Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, a new office project by @altaarchitectes demonstrates the power of materials to shape future cities. Built primarily from timber, this low-carbon development champions biobased construction and environmental integration. From structural timber and natural zinc to anodised aluminium and permeable concrete, the building tells a story of sustainable innovation and material consciousness.
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3 days ago
The first product in the range offers a 15% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to traditional white cement. D-Carb White cement by Aalborg Portland / More at MaterialDistrict.com
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