Exterra Carbon Solutions, a Canadian cleantech company, has received a grant of CA$600,000 from Quebec’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests to advance a pioneering project that transforms asbestos mine waste into valuable materials. The initiative targets the extraction of nickel and cobalt—critical and strategic minerals for battery production—while enabling permanent CO₂ sequestration. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #materials #recycledmaterials #MaterialInnovation #CircularDesign #SustainableMaterials #LowCarbonTech #CarbonSequestration #BatteryMaterials #EVDesign #ProductDesign #AutomotiveDesign

A recently completed bus stop in Bratislava, Slovakia, demonstrates the potential of 3D printed concrete in public infrastructure. Designed by @studiocollarch in collaboration with Šebo-Lichý Architects and ICE Coral 3D Printing, the project forms part of the expansion of Harmincova Street and serves the entrance to the developing Čerešne district. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #materials #3dprinting # concrete #3DPrintedConcrete #SustainableDesign #ParametricArchitecture #UrbanInfrastructure #MaterialInnovation #ConcreteDesign #CircularConstruction #AdditiveManufacturing #ArchitecturalDesign #PublicArchitecture

Recycled foam materials from post-industrial and post-consumer sources into high-quality products for the furniture industry. Circlefoam recycled PU foam by Circlefoam / More at MaterialDistrict.com #materialoftheday #materials #foam #furnituredesign #recycledmaterials

Researchers at @ETHZurich have developed a new class of sustainable smart textiles that operate using acoustic waves rather than electronics. Known as SonoTextiles, these materials are not only lightweight, breathable, and washable, but also offer high precision in detecting pressure, touch, and movement. This breakthrough holds particular relevance for fashion designers, product designers, and wearable technology developers, with potential applications in automotive interiors and interactive spaces. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #materials #fashiondesign #SmartTextiles #WearableDesign #MaterialInnovation #TechForDesign #FutureOfFashion

From 10 May to 23 November 2025, the Danish Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale hosts Søren @pihlmann ’s Build of Site—an exhibition that blends building practice with material innovation. Located in the Giardini della Biennale, the pavilion, highlights a new architectural approach focused on material reuse, bio-based components, and circular design. This is Denmark’s official contribution to the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. Instead of installing a temporary showcase, the pavilion is undergoing a real transformation. Build of Site uses the Biennale as an opportunity to improve the building through long-term renovation. The aim is to show how architecture can benefit from using what already exists—without compromising quality or aesthetics. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #materials #CircularDesign #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialReuse #BuildOfSite #VeniceBiennale2025 #BiennaleArchitettura2025 #DanishPavilion

A plant-based polymer derived from castor oil (Ricinus communis), a material developed at the University of São Paulo, Brazil. Rícino resin by @estudiorain / More at MaterialDistrict.com #materialoftheday #materials #productdesgn #biobasedmaterials #lightingdesign

A new engineered wood product, developed by US-based materials innovator @Invent_Wood, presents a significant advancement in sustainable building materials. Called Superwood, the product maintains the natural appearance and tactile qualities of traditional timber while offering mechanical and environmental performance that significantly surpasses conventional wood and even outperforms steel in strength-to-weight ratio. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #materials #wood #timber #MaterialInnovation #SustainableMaterials #EngineeredWood #Superwood #CircularDesign #BioBasedMaterials #ArchitectureMaterials #FacadeDesign #FireResistantMaterials #LowCarbonConstruction

As part of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, the Living Room Collective presents a striking installation titled Picoplanktonics at the Canada Pavilion. This project is especially relevant for architects, interior designers, and landscape architects interested in bio-based materials, sustainable construction, and regenerative design practices. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com @canada.council #materialinspiration #materials #MaterialInnovation #architecture #Biofabrication #LivingMaterials #Biodesign #VeniceBiennale #LaBiennaleDiVenezia #CanadaPavilion