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DDacha: A Biobased Living Concept

DDacha: A Biobased Living Concept
Published 10 years ago by Allie | no responses

Biobased materials form an important part of our material library, so we were very interested to see DDacha at Dutch Design Week 2015. DDacha is a biobased living concept, offering a compact house made from primarily ...

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Balustrade by Vincent de Rijk @ Prototyping 2015

Balustrade by Vincent de Rijk @ Prototyping 2015
Published 10 years ago by Allie | no responses

Vincent de Rijk is not necessarily well known by name, but his architectural models for clients like MVRDV and OMA are hard to miss. One of his models, a balustrade for a loft, is currently ...

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RoboFold Super Origami

RoboFold Super Origami
Published 10 years ago by Allie | no responses

RoboFold‘s super origami illustrates the beauty that can be found through a combination of design and industrial processing. The patented RoboFold process brings together the power of industrial robots with control from a suite of custom software. ...

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3D Metal Forming by Explosion at Prototyping 2015

3D Metal Forming by Explosion at Prototyping 2015
Published 10 years ago by Allie | one response

Explosive forming is the forming of sheet metal using explosive materials. The results are dynamic and ideal for unique architectural and design expressions. Explosion forming experts 3D Metal-Forming are joining Materia at the Prototyping 2015 event in ...

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Orchids: Colour meets Biobased Inspiration

Orchids: Colour meets Biobased Inspiration
Published 10 years ago by Allie | no responses

During Dutch Design Week 2015, Willemijn de Wit and Ulrike Jurklies (mo man tai) created an opulent visual experience with their ‘Orchids’ installation, which was realized in collaboration with VG Colours and Big Impact. The ...

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Mathematics Inspired Design: Elevation by Rinus Roelofs

Mathematics Inspired Design: Elevation by Rinus Roelofs
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‘Elevation’ is a multi-layered constructed by Rinus Roelofs made from simple paper elements that are loosely coupled to each other yet form a surprisingly solid model. The works of Roelofs are inspired by mathematics, materials ...

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  • 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
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Swedish workwear manufacturer @fristadsofficial has introduced its first circular garment: the Close the Loop Sweater, created from both recycled polyester and cotton, with 15% of the fibres sourced from collected and recycled Fristads garments. As the first certified closed-loop product in the company’s portfolio, this development marks a significant advancement in textile recycling and sustainable workwear production. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #fashiondesign #materials #recycledmaterials #CircularWorkwearSweater #SustainableDesign #TextileInnovation #ClosedLoopRecycling #CircularFashion #WorkwearRevolution #RecycledMaterials #EcoTextiles #MaterialInnovation #Fristads
Swedish workwear manufacturer @fristadsofficial has introduced its first circular garment: the Close the Loop Sweater, created from both recycled polyester and cotton, with 15% of the fibres sourced from collected and recycled Fristads garments. As the first certified closed-loop product in the company’s portfolio, this development marks a significant advancement in textile recycling and sustainable workwear production. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #fashiondesign #materials #recycledmaterials #CircularWorkwearSweater #SustainableDesign #TextileInnovation #ClosedLoopRecycling #CircularFashion #WorkwearRevolution #RecycledMaterials #EcoTextiles #MaterialInnovation #Fristads
Swedish workwear manufacturer @fristadsofficial has introduced its first circular garment: the Close the Loop Sweater, created from both recycled polyester and cotton, with 15% of the fibres sourced from collected and recycled Fristads garments. As the first certified closed-loop product in the company’s portfolio, this development marks a significant advancement in textile recycling and sustainable workwear production. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #fashiondesign #materials #recycledmaterials #CircularWorkwearSweater #SustainableDesign #TextileInnovation #ClosedLoopRecycling #CircularFashion #WorkwearRevolution #RecycledMaterials #EcoTextiles #MaterialInnovation #Fristads
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Swedish workwear manufacturer @fristadsofficial has introduced its first circular garment: the Close the Loop Sweater, created from both recycled polyester and cotton, with 15% of the fibres sourced from collected and recycled Fristads garments. As the first certified closed-loop product in the company’s portfolio, this development marks a significant advancement in textile recycling and sustainable workwear production. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #fashiondesign #materials #recycledmaterials #CircularWorkwearSweater #SustainableDesign #TextileInnovation #ClosedLoopRecycling #CircularFashion #WorkwearRevolution #RecycledMaterials #EcoTextiles #MaterialInnovation #Fristads
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Made from 100% recycled PVB Interlayer from discarded car windscreen, utilizing over 2kg of waste per vehicle, combined with recycled backing fabric. Filie by Chang Wong Industrial (@filie_materials) / More at MaterialDistrict.com #materialoftheday #materials #leatheralternative #yogamaterials #recycledmaterials #interiordesign #automotivedesign
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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 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 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
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