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This Bathroom Mirror is Smarter than Yours

This Bathroom Mirror is Smarter than Yours
Published 9 years ago by Allie | no responses

Google Software Engineer Max Braun thought it would helpful to have a mirror that could tell him the weather and morning news while he was going about his morning routine. When he couldn’t find a ...

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3D Print Your Own Beautiful Storybook for the Blind

3D Print Your Own Beautiful Storybook for the Blind
Published 9 years ago by Allie | no responses

The Tactile Picture Books Project was launched by computer science professor Tom Yeh and students at the University of Colorado Boulder. With assistance from 3D Hubs, the team have developed a method for turning famous ...

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Robots 3D Print a Stainless Steel Bicycle

Robots 3D Print a Stainless Steel Bicycle
Published 9 years ago by Allie | no responses

Students at TU Delft are showing the possibilities of 3 printing in stainless steel with this fully functional design for a bicycle. Called the Arc Bicycle, it was designed by the student team and 3d ...

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Radically Green in Madrid and Paris

Radically Green in Madrid and Paris
Published 9 years ago by Allie | no responses

To combat rising temperatures, fight pollution and improve the urban environment, world cities from Paris to Madrid are covering themselves in green. In 2015, a law was passed in France mandating that all new buildings ...

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First Biobased Bistro Chair

First Biobased Bistro Chair
Published 9 years ago by Allie | one response

From New Zealand comes Revology, the first composite bistro chair made out of flax fibre tubes and biobased materials. It will debut next month at the JEC World 2016 Exhibition (8-10 March at Paris Nord ...

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Eco-friendly printing with beer, coffee and hemp

Eco-friendly printing with beer, coffee and hemp
Published 9 years ago by Allie | no responses

This month, 3d printing filament company 3Dom USA in collaboration with biocomposite company c2Renew presented their latest product ‘Entwined‘, a biobased, sustainable 3d printing filament (i.e. ink) made with industrial hemp. Leaders in developing new ...

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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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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
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German researchers at the Max Planck Institute have developed a groundbreaking battery material that improves performance and sustainability. Now brought to market by start-up @batene_batteryenergy, this new metallic fleece replaces traditional flat metal foils in lithium-ion batteries. The innovation enhances energy storage, shortens charging time, and reduces resource use—key advantages for designers in the electric mobility and consumer electronics sectors. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/metallic-fleece-enhances-ev-battery-performance-and-sustainability/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #BatteryTechnology #SustainableDesign #ElectricVehicles #EnergyStorage #CircularMaterials #EVDesign #CleanTech #ProductDesign #FutureMaterials
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German researchers at the Max Planck Institute have developed a groundbreaking battery material that improves performance and sustainability. Now brought to market by start-up @batene_batteryenergy, this new metallic fleece replaces traditional flat metal foils in lithium-ion batteries. The innovation enhances energy storage, shortens charging time, and reduces resource use—key advantages for designers in the electric mobility and consumer electronics sectors. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/metallic-fleece-enhances-ev-battery-performance-and-sustainability/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #BatteryTechnology #SustainableDesign #ElectricVehicles #EnergyStorage #CircularMaterials #EVDesign #CleanTech #ProductDesign #FutureMaterials
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Italian design brand Miniforms has introduced Rificolona, a new lamp collection created by Florence-based studio @e__ggs. The design combines sustainability, elegance, and flexibility, making it especially appealing for interior architects and product designers who value eco-conscious innovation. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #RecycledPlastic #RecycledDesign #SustainableLighting #CircularDesign #InteriorInspiration #EcoFriendlyInteriors #DesignWithWaste #RecycledPlastic #LightingDesign #ProductDesign #Miniforms #MaterialInnovation
Italian design brand Miniforms has introduced Rificolona, a new lamp collection created by Florence-based studio @e__ggs. The design combines sustainability, elegance, and flexibility, making it especially appealing for interior architects and product designers who value eco-conscious innovation. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #RecycledPlastic #RecycledDesign #SustainableLighting #CircularDesign #InteriorInspiration #EcoFriendlyInteriors #DesignWithWaste #RecycledPlastic #LightingDesign #ProductDesign #Miniforms #MaterialInnovation
Italian design brand Miniforms has introduced Rificolona, a new lamp collection created by Florence-based studio @e__ggs. The design combines sustainability, elegance, and flexibility, making it especially appealing for interior architects and product designers who value eco-conscious innovation. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #RecycledPlastic #RecycledDesign #SustainableLighting #CircularDesign #InteriorInspiration #EcoFriendlyInteriors #DesignWithWaste #RecycledPlastic #LightingDesign #ProductDesign #Miniforms #MaterialInnovation
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Italian design brand Miniforms has introduced Rificolona, a new lamp collection created by Florence-based studio @e__ggs. The design combines sustainability, elegance, and flexibility, making it especially appealing for interior architects and product designers who value eco-conscious innovation. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #RecycledPlastic #RecycledDesign #SustainableLighting #CircularDesign #InteriorInspiration #EcoFriendlyInteriors #DesignWithWaste #RecycledPlastic #LightingDesign #ProductDesign #Miniforms #MaterialInnovation
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Its profile depth and seamless installation system offer flexibility for a wide range of architectural applications. HOTwood essen uni line by @carpentierhardwood / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Wood #Facades #Architecture
Its profile depth and seamless installation system offer flexibility for a wide range of architectural applications. HOTwood essen uni line by @carpentierhardwood / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Wood #Facades #Architecture
Its profile depth and seamless installation system offer flexibility for a wide range of architectural applications. HOTwood essen uni line by @carpentierhardwood / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Wood #Facades #Architecture
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