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Sculptural Furniture Blending Illusion and Biomaterials: Studio TOOJ’s Duk x Reishi Series

Sculptural Furniture Blending Illusion and Biomaterials: Studio TOOJ’s Duk x Reishi Series
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During Milan Design Week 2025, design studio Studio TOOJ presented the Duk x Reishi collection, a series of sculptural furniture pieces developed in collaboration with biomaterials company MycoWorks. The collection integrates Reishi, a leather-like material ...

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Flying Construction Robots Open New Opportunities for Building and Design

Flying Construction Robots Open New Opportunities for Building and Design
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Researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and EPFL have published a study exploring the potential of aerial robots—commonly referred to as construction drones—for use in autonomous building and repair ...

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Blue Ocean Dome by Shigeru Ban Showcases Cardboard, Bamboo and Carbon Fibre at Expo 2025 Osaka

Blue Ocean Dome by Shigeru Ban Showcases Cardboard, Bamboo and Carbon Fibre at Expo 2025 Osaka
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At Expo 2025 Osaka, architect Shigeru Ban has realised the Blue Ocean Dome, a temporary exhibition structure constructed from recyclable cardboard tubes, laminated bamboo, and carbon-fibre reinforced plastic. Designed with modularity, low environmental impact, and ...

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Utrecht Introduces 100% Recycled Asphalt on Archimedeslaan

Utrecht Introduces 100% Recycled Asphalt on Archimedeslaan
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The municipality of Utrecht, the Netherlands, has initiated a pilot project on Archimedeslaan using asphalt composed entirely of recycled materials. This marks the first time that Utrecht applies a fully reused asphalt mix within the ...

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MINERALDYE: A Natural Dyeing Innovation Using Marble and Minerals

MINERALDYE: A Natural Dyeing Innovation Using Marble and Minerals
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To coincide with the 55th Earth Day (22 April), themed “Our Power, Our Planet”, Italian luxury brand Ferragamo has introduced a limited-edition capsule collection in collaboration with material innovator Fili Pari. The collection features garments ...

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Sugarcrete School Project Demonstrates Potential for Low-Carbon Housing Applications

Sugarcrete School Project Demonstrates Potential for Low-Carbon Housing Applications
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In northern India, a recently completed school building constructed from Sugarcrete has become the first full-scale prototype of this emerging low-carbon material. Sugarcrete, developed by the University of East London (UEL) in collaboration with Chemical ...

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  • Utrecht has opened its first Upcycle Centre, a 350 m² hub where residents can learn how to repair and reuse materials. The centre supports hands-on work with household appliances, textiles and wood. It also trains people in circular craftsmanship and shows how cities can reduce waste. @jpvaneesterenbv built the project for @GemeenteUtrecht, next to the @hofvancartesius, a well-known circular city lab. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #Upcycling #ReusedMaterials #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #CircularEconomy #DesignInspiration #UrbanMining #EcoConstruction #Utrecht
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  • In March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar and caused major damage in Mandalay. Yet only 15 kilometres from the epicentre, a group of 26 bamboo houses for displaced families stayed completely intact. @bluetempledesigns, an architecture studio based in Yangon, designed these modular homes for the @housingnow.designs initiative. Their work shows how biobased materials can offer safety, speed and dignity, even in extreme situations. Each home costs about the same as a smartphone. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableDesign #ModularHousing #EarthquakeResistant #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #HumanitarianArchitecture #LowCarbonMaterials #HousingSolutions
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  • Flax fibres are gaining interest in composite design because they are bio-based, lightweight, and have a lower environmental impact than many synthetic alternatives. Yet challenges such as cost, moisture sensitivity, and high resin uptake have slowed their wider use. The Belgian company BIOFIBIX developed Hypermat to address these limitations and to make flax reinforcements easier to integrate into existing composite processes. Hypermat targets sectors where designers look for lighter, more sustainable materials, including mobility, sports and leisure, marine, and product design. In these fields, natural fibres can offer an alternative to carbon and glass composites when full structural performance is not required. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Flax #FlaxComposites #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CompositeDesign #NaturalFibres #LightweightDesign #CircularDesign #EcoDesign #MaterialScience
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  • The KÖNIGSWINTER Light Sculpture by @heiligobjects is a unique wall-mounted artwork made from a historic amber-gold corrugated fibreglass sheet. German factories produced these panels in the 1960s for industrial use. Over the years, sun, wind and snow shaped the surface, giving it a rich patina. Today, the material finds a new purpose as a sculptural light piece with a warm, glowing presence. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #ReclaimedMaterials #LightSculpture #InteriorDesign #DesignInspiration #UpcycledMaterials #LightingDesign #FibreglassDesign #ArtAndDesign #ContemporaryInteriors #DesignCraftsmanship
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Designers across architecture, interiors and product development are looking for materials that support embedded electronics without relying on carbon-intensive plastics or high-fired ceramics. Geolectric, a research project by @MIT ’s Design Intelligence Lab, introduces geopolymers as a promising alternative. The material offers the tactile qualities of ceramics but requires far less energy to produce. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Geopolymers #LowCarbonMaterials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #EmbeddedElectronics #SmartMaterials #BiobasedAlternatives #DesignTechnology #MaterialDistrict
Designers across architecture, interiors and product development are looking for materials that support embedded electronics without relying on carbon-intensive plastics or high-fired ceramics. Geolectric, a research project by @MIT ’s Design Intelligence Lab, introduces geopolymers as a promising alternative. The material offers the tactile qualities of ceramics but requires far less energy to produce. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Geopolymers #LowCarbonMaterials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #EmbeddedElectronics #SmartMaterials #BiobasedAlternatives #DesignTechnology #MaterialDistrict
Designers across architecture, interiors and product development are looking for materials that support embedded electronics without relying on carbon-intensive plastics or high-fired ceramics. Geolectric, a research project by @MIT ’s Design Intelligence Lab, introduces geopolymers as a promising alternative. The material offers the tactile qualities of ceramics but requires far less energy to produce. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Geopolymers #LowCarbonMaterials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #EmbeddedElectronics #SmartMaterials #BiobasedAlternatives #DesignTechnology #MaterialDistrict
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Designers across architecture, interiors and product development are looking for materials that support embedded electronics without relying on carbon-intensive plastics or high-fired ceramics. Geolectric, a research project by @MIT ’s Design Intelligence Lab, introduces geopolymers as a promising alternative. The material offers the tactile qualities of ceramics but requires far less energy to produce. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Geopolymers #LowCarbonMaterials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #EmbeddedElectronics #SmartMaterials #BiobasedAlternatives #DesignTechnology #MaterialDistrict
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A take-back programme that aims to minimise waste by recycling and reusing used carpet. Ege Circleback by @EgeCarpets / More at MaterialDistrict.com #Materialoftheday #Materials #Carpet #Recycling #RecycledMaterials #InteriorDesign
A take-back programme that aims to minimise waste by recycling and reusing used carpet. Ege Circleback by @EgeCarpets / More at MaterialDistrict.com #Materialoftheday #Materials #Carpet #Recycling #RecycledMaterials #InteriorDesign
A take-back programme that aims to minimise waste by recycling and reusing used carpet. Ege Circleback by @EgeCarpets / More at MaterialDistrict.com #Materialoftheday #Materials #Carpet #Recycling #RecycledMaterials #InteriorDesign
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A take-back programme that aims to minimise waste by recycling and reusing used carpet. Ege Circleback by @EgeCarpets / More at MaterialDistrict.com #Materialoftheday #Materials #Carpet #Recycling #RecycledMaterials #InteriorDesign
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Utrecht has opened its first Upcycle Centre, a 350 m² hub where residents can learn how to repair and reuse materials. The centre supports hands-on work with household appliances, textiles and wood. It also trains people in circular craftsmanship and shows how cities can reduce waste. @jpvaneesterenbv built the project for @GemeenteUtrecht, next to the @hofvancartesius, a well-known circular city lab. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #Upcycling #ReusedMaterials #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #CircularEconomy #DesignInspiration #UrbanMining #EcoConstruction #Utrecht
Utrecht has opened its first Upcycle Centre, a 350 m² hub where residents can learn how to repair and reuse materials. The centre supports hands-on work with household appliances, textiles and wood. It also trains people in circular craftsmanship and shows how cities can reduce waste. @jpvaneesterenbv built the project for @GemeenteUtrecht, next to the @hofvancartesius, a well-known circular city lab. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #Upcycling #ReusedMaterials #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #CircularEconomy #DesignInspiration #UrbanMining #EcoConstruction #Utrecht
Utrecht has opened its first Upcycle Centre, a 350 m² hub where residents can learn how to repair and reuse materials. The centre supports hands-on work with household appliances, textiles and wood. It also trains people in circular craftsmanship and shows how cities can reduce waste. @jpvaneesterenbv built the project for @GemeenteUtrecht, next to the @hofvancartesius, a well-known circular city lab. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #Upcycling #ReusedMaterials #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #CircularEconomy #DesignInspiration #UrbanMining #EcoConstruction #Utrecht
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Utrecht has opened its first Upcycle Centre, a 350 m² hub where residents can learn how to repair and reuse materials. The centre supports hands-on work with household appliances, textiles and wood. It also trains people in circular craftsmanship and shows how cities can reduce waste. @jpvaneesterenbv built the project for @GemeenteUtrecht, next to the @hofvancartesius, a well-known circular city lab. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #Upcycling #ReusedMaterials #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #CircularEconomy #DesignInspiration #UrbanMining #EcoConstruction #Utrecht
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In March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar and caused major damage in Mandalay. Yet only 15 kilometres from the epicentre, a group of 26 bamboo houses for displaced families stayed completely intact. @bluetempledesigns, an architecture studio based in Yangon, designed these modular homes for the @housingnow.designs initiative. Their work shows how biobased materials can offer safety, speed and dignity, even in extreme situations. Each home costs about the same as a smartphone. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableDesign #ModularHousing #EarthquakeResistant #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #HumanitarianArchitecture #LowCarbonMaterials #HousingSolutions
In March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar and caused major damage in Mandalay. Yet only 15 kilometres from the epicentre, a group of 26 bamboo houses for displaced families stayed completely intact. @bluetempledesigns, an architecture studio based in Yangon, designed these modular homes for the @housingnow.designs initiative. Their work shows how biobased materials can offer safety, speed and dignity, even in extreme situations. Each home costs about the same as a smartphone. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableDesign #ModularHousing #EarthquakeResistant #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #HumanitarianArchitecture #LowCarbonMaterials #HousingSolutions
In March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar and caused major damage in Mandalay. Yet only 15 kilometres from the epicentre, a group of 26 bamboo houses for displaced families stayed completely intact. @bluetempledesigns, an architecture studio based in Yangon, designed these modular homes for the @housingnow.designs initiative. Their work shows how biobased materials can offer safety, speed and dignity, even in extreme situations. Each home costs about the same as a smartphone. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableDesign #ModularHousing #EarthquakeResistant #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #HumanitarianArchitecture #LowCarbonMaterials #HousingSolutions
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In March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar and caused major damage in Mandalay. Yet only 15 kilometres from the epicentre, a group of 26 bamboo houses for displaced families stayed completely intact. @bluetempledesigns, an architecture studio based in Yangon, designed these modular homes for the @housingnow.designs initiative. Their work shows how biobased materials can offer safety, speed and dignity, even in extreme situations. Each home costs about the same as a smartphone. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableDesign #ModularHousing #EarthquakeResistant #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #HumanitarianArchitecture #LowCarbonMaterials #HousingSolutions
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A ready-to-use ecological paint that gives walls a concrete look. Betonlook paint by @Betonlook.nl / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Paint #InteriorDesign #HealingEnvironment #Coatings
A ready-to-use ecological paint that gives walls a concrete look. Betonlook paint by @Betonlook.nl / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Paint #InteriorDesign #HealingEnvironment #Coatings
A ready-to-use ecological paint that gives walls a concrete look. Betonlook paint by @Betonlook.nl / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Paint #InteriorDesign #HealingEnvironment #Coatings
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Flax fibres are gaining interest in composite design because they are bio-based, lightweight, and have a lower environmental impact than many synthetic alternatives. Yet challenges such as cost, moisture sensitivity, and high resin uptake have slowed their wider use. The Belgian company BIOFIBIX developed Hypermat to address these limitations and to make flax reinforcements easier to integrate into existing composite processes. Hypermat targets sectors where designers look for lighter, more sustainable materials, including mobility, sports and leisure, marine, and product design. In these fields, natural fibres can offer an alternative to carbon and glass composites when full structural performance is not required. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Flax #FlaxComposites #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CompositeDesign #NaturalFibres #LightweightDesign #CircularDesign #EcoDesign #MaterialScience
Flax fibres are gaining interest in composite design because they are bio-based, lightweight, and have a lower environmental impact than many synthetic alternatives. Yet challenges such as cost, moisture sensitivity, and high resin uptake have slowed their wider use. The Belgian company BIOFIBIX developed Hypermat to address these limitations and to make flax reinforcements easier to integrate into existing composite processes. Hypermat targets sectors where designers look for lighter, more sustainable materials, including mobility, sports and leisure, marine, and product design. In these fields, natural fibres can offer an alternative to carbon and glass composites when full structural performance is not required. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Flax #FlaxComposites #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CompositeDesign #NaturalFibres #LightweightDesign #CircularDesign #EcoDesign #MaterialScience
Flax fibres are gaining interest in composite design because they are bio-based, lightweight, and have a lower environmental impact than many synthetic alternatives. Yet challenges such as cost, moisture sensitivity, and high resin uptake have slowed their wider use. The Belgian company BIOFIBIX developed Hypermat to address these limitations and to make flax reinforcements easier to integrate into existing composite processes. Hypermat targets sectors where designers look for lighter, more sustainable materials, including mobility, sports and leisure, marine, and product design. In these fields, natural fibres can offer an alternative to carbon and glass composites when full structural performance is not required. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Flax #FlaxComposites #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CompositeDesign #NaturalFibres #LightweightDesign #CircularDesign #EcoDesign #MaterialScience
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Flax fibres are gaining interest in composite design because they are bio-based, lightweight, and have a lower environmental impact than many synthetic alternatives. Yet challenges such as cost, moisture sensitivity, and high resin uptake have slowed their wider use. The Belgian company BIOFIBIX developed Hypermat to address these limitations and to make flax reinforcements easier to integrate into existing composite processes. Hypermat targets sectors where designers look for lighter, more sustainable materials, including mobility, sports and leisure, marine, and product design. In these fields, natural fibres can offer an alternative to carbon and glass composites when full structural performance is not required. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Flax #FlaxComposites #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CompositeDesign #NaturalFibres #LightweightDesign #CircularDesign #EcoDesign #MaterialScience
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The KÖNIGSWINTER Light Sculpture by @heiligobjects is a unique wall-mounted artwork made from a historic amber-gold corrugated fibreglass sheet. German factories produced these panels in the 1960s for industrial use. Over the years, sun, wind and snow shaped the surface, giving it a rich patina. Today, the material finds a new purpose as a sculptural light piece with a warm, glowing presence. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #ReclaimedMaterials #LightSculpture #InteriorDesign #DesignInspiration #UpcycledMaterials #LightingDesign #FibreglassDesign #ArtAndDesign #ContemporaryInteriors #DesignCraftsmanship
The KÖNIGSWINTER Light Sculpture by @heiligobjects is a unique wall-mounted artwork made from a historic amber-gold corrugated fibreglass sheet. German factories produced these panels in the 1960s for industrial use. Over the years, sun, wind and snow shaped the surface, giving it a rich patina. Today, the material finds a new purpose as a sculptural light piece with a warm, glowing presence. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #ReclaimedMaterials #LightSculpture #InteriorDesign #DesignInspiration #UpcycledMaterials #LightingDesign #FibreglassDesign #ArtAndDesign #ContemporaryInteriors #DesignCraftsmanship
The KÖNIGSWINTER Light Sculpture by @heiligobjects is a unique wall-mounted artwork made from a historic amber-gold corrugated fibreglass sheet. German factories produced these panels in the 1960s for industrial use. Over the years, sun, wind and snow shaped the surface, giving it a rich patina. Today, the material finds a new purpose as a sculptural light piece with a warm, glowing presence. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #ReclaimedMaterials #LightSculpture #InteriorDesign #DesignInspiration #UpcycledMaterials #LightingDesign #FibreglassDesign #ArtAndDesign #ContemporaryInteriors #DesignCraftsmanship
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The KÖNIGSWINTER Light Sculpture by @heiligobjects is a unique wall-mounted artwork made from a historic amber-gold corrugated fibreglass sheet. German factories produced these panels in the 1960s for industrial use. Over the years, sun, wind and snow shaped the surface, giving it a rich patina. Today, the material finds a new purpose as a sculptural light piece with a warm, glowing presence. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #ReclaimedMaterials #LightSculpture #InteriorDesign #DesignInspiration #UpcycledMaterials #LightingDesign #FibreglassDesign #ArtAndDesign #ContemporaryInteriors #DesignCraftsmanship
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The material is thermally preserved, certified Scandinavian softwood (pine and spruce) with a number of special advantages. Finti by Finti / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Wood #Timber #Architecture
The material is thermally preserved, certified Scandinavian softwood (pine and spruce) with a number of special advantages. Finti by Finti / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Wood #Timber #Architecture
The material is thermally preserved, certified Scandinavian softwood (pine and spruce) with a number of special advantages. Finti by Finti / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Wood #Timber #Architecture
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The material is thermally preserved, certified Scandinavian softwood (pine and spruce) with a number of special advantages. Finti by Finti / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Wood #Timber #Architecture
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