Articles
Mycelium-Based Building Material Offers Self-Healing Capabilities
A team of researchers at Montana State University has developed a living building material that combines fungal mycelium with bacterial cells. This new material could become a low-carbon alternative to concrete for certain applications in ...
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Harmonic Tides: A Multisensory Journey in Regenerative Design
At Clerkenwell Design Week 2025, Harmonic Tides by Mamou-Mani Architects transformed a historic London site into an immersive space of sound and light. The installation, winner of the International Shaping Water competition (organised by Dezeen ...
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Coffee Waste Transformed into Sustainable Ink for Packaging
A Finnish collaboration has pioneered a new material innovation that could transform the packaging industry. Natural Indigo Finland, Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK), and coffee producer Meira Oy have developed a water-based ink derived ...
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Rediscovering Circular Luxury: A Sustainable Interior Transformation in Verbier
In the heart of the Swiss Alps, an old hotel has been transformed into a private residence that redefines circular design. Interior designer Marianne Tiegen led the renovation of the 1,000-square-metre Chalet 1936, blending reclaimed ...
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Caleyda: A Natural, Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic
As the design industry seeks sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics, Paques Biomaterials introduces an innovative solution: Caleyda. This biobased, biodegradable plastic alternative is especially relevant for product designers, packaging designers, and landscape architects who are ...
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Terra: Sustainable Table Lamps Made from Biowaste
Design agency Noi Creative designed Terra, a collection of table lamps crafted from biowaste. Materials like coffee grounds, rice husks, and wheat bran form the core of each lamp. The design blends Nordic minimalism with ...
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