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A tiny house made of a repurposed wind turbine

A tiny house made of a repurposed wind turbine
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Energy corporation Vattenfall and design studio Superuse turned the top part of a wind turbine into a tiny house.  Called Nestle, the project creatively reimagines the nacelle, which is the top part of a wind ...

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Interior panels made with paper waste

Interior panels made with paper waste
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FRONT Materials (formerly Stonecycling) partnered with ALTED Materials to launch paper-based panels, upcycling 722 kg of landfill waste with every 100m2 of interior wall cladding.  Global paper consumption is on the rise, with Europe alone ...

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A chair made of coffee sacks

A chair made of coffee sacks
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In the pursuit of a more sustainable future, companies are increasingly looking at ways to repurpose waste into functional products. Vepa, a Dutch furniture manufacturer, and Peeze, a coffee roasting company, have teamed up to ...

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Ceramics Glaze Made from Stone Sawdust

Ceramics Glaze Made from Stone Sawdust
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Studio Peipei has developed a sustainable ceramic glaze using stone sawdust. This innovation reduces the need for raw ceramic materials, lowering the environmental impact associated with traditional glaze production. By repurposing sawdust, a common byproduct ...

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A Memorial Crafted from Pet Ashes and Crushed Shells

A Memorial Crafted from Pet Ashes and Crushed Shells
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Resting Reef is pioneering a unique solution for pet memorials by combining pet ashes with crushed shells to create sustainable, underwater reef urns. The artificial reefs provide both a resting place for beloved pets and ...

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Earplugs made of mycelium

Earplugs made of mycelium
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Mycelium earplugs by Gob represent an innovative step towards sustainable hearing protection. Made from mycelium, the root structure of fungi, these earplugs offer a biodegradable alternative to traditional earplugs. Mycelium is known for its rapid ...

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Floralis is a forward-thinking structure designed and built by researchers from the @polyhedralstructureslab at the University of Pennsylvania. It stands in the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado. The pavilion, amde of timber and ETFE, protects ancient petrified tree stumps (PTS) from harsh weather while still allowing visitors to see them clearly. This project demonstrates how smart design and sustainable materials can preserve heritage in an innovative way. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableDesign #TimberArchitecture #ETFE #RoboticFabrication #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #ArchitecturalInnovation #PavilionDesign #DigitalFabrication #MaterialInnovation
Floralis is a forward-thinking structure designed and built by researchers from the @polyhedralstructureslab at the University of Pennsylvania. It stands in the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado. The pavilion, amde of timber and ETFE, protects ancient petrified tree stumps (PTS) from harsh weather while still allowing visitors to see them clearly. This project demonstrates how smart design and sustainable materials can preserve heritage in an innovative way. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableDesign #TimberArchitecture #ETFE #RoboticFabrication #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #ArchitecturalInnovation #PavilionDesign #DigitalFabrication #MaterialInnovation
Floralis is a forward-thinking structure designed and built by researchers from the @polyhedralstructureslab at the University of Pennsylvania. It stands in the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado. The pavilion, amde of timber and ETFE, protects ancient petrified tree stumps (PTS) from harsh weather while still allowing visitors to see them clearly. This project demonstrates how smart design and sustainable materials can preserve heritage in an innovative way. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableDesign #TimberArchitecture #ETFE #RoboticFabrication #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #ArchitecturalInnovation #PavilionDesign #DigitalFabrication #MaterialInnovation
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Floralis is a forward-thinking structure designed and built by researchers from the @polyhedralstructureslab at the University of Pennsylvania. It stands in the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado. The pavilion, amde of timber and ETFE, protects ancient petrified tree stumps (PTS) from harsh weather while still allowing visitors to see them clearly. This project demonstrates how smart design and sustainable materials can preserve heritage in an innovative way. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableDesign #TimberArchitecture #ETFE #RoboticFabrication #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #ArchitecturalInnovation #PavilionDesign #DigitalFabrication #MaterialInnovation
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Façade panels with a surface made of crushed recycled glass. Steni Nature Glass by @foranbv / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Facades #Glass #RecycledMaterials #Architecture
Façade panels with a surface made of crushed recycled glass. Steni Nature Glass by @foranbv / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Facades #Glass #RecycledMaterials #Architecture
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A team of researchers from the @shibaura_instituteoftechnology in Japan has developed a pioneering construction material that transforms industrial waste into a high-performance, cement-free soil solidifier. This new material holds particular relevance for architects, civil engineers, landscape architects, and infrastructure developers seeking low-carbon, circular alternatives in soil stabilization and foundation systems. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableConstruction #Geopolymer #CircularMaterials #RecycledMaterials #LowCarbonBuilding #ConstructionInnovation #GreenInfrastructure #SoilStabilization #MaterialInnovation #EcoFriendlyBuilding
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A team of researchers from the @shibaura_instituteoftechnology in Japan has developed a pioneering construction material that transforms industrial waste into a high-performance, cement-free soil solidifier. This new material holds particular relevance for architects, civil engineers, landscape architects, and infrastructure developers seeking low-carbon, circular alternatives in soil stabilization and foundation systems. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableConstruction #Geopolymer #CircularMaterials #RecycledMaterials #LowCarbonBuilding #ConstructionInnovation #GreenInfrastructure #SoilStabilization #MaterialInnovation #EcoFriendlyBuilding
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Polycycle Illumination is a unique collection of table lamps made from upcycled polyethylene (PE) plastic film. Designed by @woody_xuan, a CMF (Colour, Material, Finish) and computational designer, the project raises awareness about marine pollution while showing how digital and artisanal methods can turn waste into functional, poetic objects. The lamps are part of a broader movement towards sustainable materials in product and interior design. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #RecycledPlastic #RecycledMaterials #SustainableDesign #UpcycledMaterials #BiophilicDesign #LightingDesign #MaterialInnovation #ComputationalDesign
Polycycle Illumination is a unique collection of table lamps made from upcycled polyethylene (PE) plastic film. Designed by @woody_xuan, a CMF (Colour, Material, Finish) and computational designer, the project raises awareness about marine pollution while showing how digital and artisanal methods can turn waste into functional, poetic objects. The lamps are part of a broader movement towards sustainable materials in product and interior design. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #RecycledPlastic #RecycledMaterials #SustainableDesign #UpcycledMaterials #BiophilicDesign #LightingDesign #MaterialInnovation #ComputationalDesign
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Polycycle Illumination is a unique collection of table lamps made from upcycled polyethylene (PE) plastic film. Designed by @woody_xuan, a CMF (Colour, Material, Finish) and computational designer, the project raises awareness about marine pollution while showing how digital and artisanal methods can turn waste into functional, poetic objects. The lamps are part of a broader movement towards sustainable materials in product and interior design. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #RecycledPlastic #RecycledMaterials #SustainableDesign #UpcycledMaterials #BiophilicDesign #LightingDesign #MaterialInnovation #ComputationalDesign
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Researchers at @utaustintx have developed a groundbreaking 3D printing technique that mimics nature’s ability to combine soft and hard materials seamlessly within a single structure. This innovation opens up exciting possibilities for designers working on next-generation medical devices, wearable electronics, stretchable sensors, and even soft robotics. Drawing inspiration from biological systems—such as the way cartilage and bone integrate within joints—the team created a dual-light 3D printing method using a custom-designed resin. The process enables the production of single printed objects with both soft, rubber-like zones and stiff, durable regions, connected without structural failure at their interface. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/nature-inspired-3d-printing-enables-flexible-durable-multi-material-components/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrinting #MaterialInnovation #WearableTech #FlexibleDesign #AdditiveManufacturing #SustainableDesign #ProductDesign #SmartMaterials #Bioinspired #AdvancedManufacturing
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Researchers at @utaustintx have developed a groundbreaking 3D printing technique that mimics nature’s ability to combine soft and hard materials seamlessly within a single structure. This innovation opens up exciting possibilities for designers working on next-generation medical devices, wearable electronics, stretchable sensors, and even soft robotics. Drawing inspiration from biological systems—such as the way cartilage and bone integrate within joints—the team created a dual-light 3D printing method using a custom-designed resin. The process enables the production of single printed objects with both soft, rubber-like zones and stiff, durable regions, connected without structural failure at their interface. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/nature-inspired-3d-printing-enables-flexible-durable-multi-material-components/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrinting #MaterialInnovation #WearableTech #FlexibleDesign #AdditiveManufacturing #SustainableDesign #ProductDesign #SmartMaterials #Bioinspired #AdvancedManufacturing
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In Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, a unique architectural structure is challenging conventional building methods. Bouwurk, a modular community space, demonstrates how local waste and biobased materials can form the foundation for sustainable design. Built for Arcadia 2025, a cultural triennial across Friesland, the pavilion highlights the creative potential of reused resources. Designer @overtredersw partnered with local makers, companies, and volunteers to bring the project to life. Rather than using new materials, the team sourced everything from the region—proving that thoughtful design can turn waste into high-value components. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #LocalMaterials #WasteasaResource #CircularArchitecture #SustainableDesign #BiobasedMaterials #ModularBuilding #FrieslandInnovation #MaterialReuse #DesignForDisassembly #LocalMaterials #CommunityArchitecture #Bouwurk #Arcadia2025 #GreenBuilding #ArchitecturalInnovation #LowImpactDesign #EcoArchitecture
In Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, a unique architectural structure is challenging conventional building methods. Bouwurk, a modular community space, demonstrates how local waste and biobased materials can form the foundation for sustainable design. Built for Arcadia 2025, a cultural triennial across Friesland, the pavilion highlights the creative potential of reused resources. Designer @overtredersw partnered with local makers, companies, and volunteers to bring the project to life. Rather than using new materials, the team sourced everything from the region—proving that thoughtful design can turn waste into high-value components. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #LocalMaterials #WasteasaResource #CircularArchitecture #SustainableDesign #BiobasedMaterials #ModularBuilding #FrieslandInnovation #MaterialReuse #DesignForDisassembly #LocalMaterials #CommunityArchitecture #Bouwurk #Arcadia2025 #GreenBuilding #ArchitecturalInnovation #LowImpactDesign #EcoArchitecture
In Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, a unique architectural structure is challenging conventional building methods. Bouwurk, a modular community space, demonstrates how local waste and biobased materials can form the foundation for sustainable design. Built for Arcadia 2025, a cultural triennial across Friesland, the pavilion highlights the creative potential of reused resources. Designer @overtredersw partnered with local makers, companies, and volunteers to bring the project to life. Rather than using new materials, the team sourced everything from the region—proving that thoughtful design can turn waste into high-value components. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #LocalMaterials #WasteasaResource #CircularArchitecture #SustainableDesign #BiobasedMaterials #ModularBuilding #FrieslandInnovation #MaterialReuse #DesignForDisassembly #LocalMaterials #CommunityArchitecture #Bouwurk #Arcadia2025 #GreenBuilding #ArchitecturalInnovation #LowImpactDesign #EcoArchitecture
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In Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, a unique architectural structure is challenging conventional building methods. Bouwurk, a modular community space, demonstrates how local waste and biobased materials can form the foundation for sustainable design. Built for Arcadia 2025, a cultural triennial across Friesland, the pavilion highlights the creative potential of reused resources. Designer @overtredersw partnered with local makers, companies, and volunteers to bring the project to life. Rather than using new materials, the team sourced everything from the region—proving that thoughtful design can turn waste into high-value components. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #LocalMaterials #WasteasaResource #CircularArchitecture #SustainableDesign #BiobasedMaterials #ModularBuilding #FrieslandInnovation #MaterialReuse #DesignForDisassembly #LocalMaterials #CommunityArchitecture #Bouwurk #Arcadia2025 #GreenBuilding #ArchitecturalInnovation #LowImpactDesign #EcoArchitecture
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A range of gold hues, developed through a three-step colouring process using pure metal salts. Sandalor Gold S120 by @alucol1971 / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Facades #Metals #aluminium
A range of gold hues, developed through a three-step colouring process using pure metal salts. Sandalor Gold S120 by @alucol1971 / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Facades #Metals #aluminium
A range of gold hues, developed through a three-step colouring process using pure metal salts. Sandalor Gold S120 by @alucol1971 / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Facades #Metals #aluminium
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