Milan Bergamo Airport has introduced Ol Casél, Italy’s first 3D printed building for airport services. The project sits within the airport’s Logistics Park and shows how digital fabrication can support faster and more sustainable construction. The building functions as a service module and relaxation space for customs personnel. It includes restrooms and essential facilities. Despite strict airport regulations, the project meets high safety and performance standards. As a result, it proves that 3D printing can work in complex architectural environments. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com @milanbergamoairport @3dwasp #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrinting #Architecture #SustainableConstruction #DigitalFabrication #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #LowCarbon #MaterialInnovation #ConstructionTech #WASP

Made from a patented mixture with over 90% mineral aggregates, bound with advanced technologies to ensure both strength and aesthetic appeal. Cimento by @cimentoofficial / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #LightweightMaterials #InteriorDesign

Each year, industries generate millions of tonnes of sawdust, and most of it is burned for energy. This process releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere. Researchers at @ETHZurich and @empa_materials_science now propose a more sustainable alternative. They convert sawdust into a fire-resistant, recyclable composite material for construction and interiors. The team combines sawdust with struvite, a mineral known for its fire-retardant properties. Using an enzyme derived from watermelon seeds, they control how struvite crystallises. This allows the mineral to bind effectively with the wood particles. The process forms solid panels at low temperatures, which reduces energy use compared to conventional materials. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #FireResistantMaterials #Sawdust #CircularMaterials #SustainableDesign #MaterialInnovation #Biobased #Recycling #ArchitectureMaterials #InteriorDesign #LowCarbonMaterials

The renovation of the 19th-century Ahof farmstead in Nijkerk shows how traditional materials can support contemporary living. Flip Wentink Architecten, together with interior architect Julia van Beuningen, transformed the listed barn into a modern home. At the same time, they preserved its historic character and reduced its environmental impact. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #BiobasedMaterials #BarnRenovation #SustainableArchitecture #CircularDesign #TimberArchitecture #AdaptiveReuse #NaturalMaterials #InteriorArchitecture

This collection’s clay body is made from 100% waste, sourced from Kevala’s factory wastewater treatment system. Circular Ceramics by @@sara__howard and @kevalaceramics / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Ceramics #RecycledMaterials #Tableware #ProductDesign

A new infrastructure project in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, shows how material innovation can reshape urban environments. Dutch construction company @Heijmansnl has introduced the DuBLOK Ecowall, the Netherlands’ first modular and nearly fully circular noise barrier. The design combines acoustic performance with environmental and spatial benefits. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #NoiseBarrier #SustainableMaterials #UrbanDesign #ModularConstruction #RecycledMaterials #Biodiversity #LandscapeArchitecture

Spanish designer @@jorgepenades has presented Uprooted V02, a research-driven furniture project that explores new uses for olive tree roots. The project debuted at Matter and Shape, a design salon held in Paris from 6 to 9 March 2026 during Paris Fashion Week. The work focuses on a little-used byproduct of the olive oil industry in Spain. Farmers often remove olive trees during agricultural cycles. While the trunk and branches may find new uses, the roots usually end up as firewood or waste. Penadés investigates how designers can transform these discarded roots into valuable materials. His project highlights the hidden qualities of olive roots and challenges how the industry values this resource. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Wood #OliveRootFurniture #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #FurnitureDesign #OliveWood #DesignResearch #ProductDesign #MaterialDesign #AgriculturalWaste #EcoDesign #MediterraneanMaterials

The material is made from 100% recycled mixed textiles, sourced from working clothes gathered locally, which are combined with organic glue. Knoftex by @knof_community / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #AcousticMaterials #InteriorDesign #RecycledMaterials