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- Algae and hydrogel coated tiles to clean waterAn interdisciplinary team at the Bio-Integrated Design Lab at the Barlett School of Architecture designed leaf-inspired clay tiles that clean water thanks to algae…
- A wooden motorcycle powered by algaeElectric cars and bikes, both motorcycles and bicycles, are popping up like mushrooms, but Ritsert Mans looks at another source of clean energy to…
- 3D printed tiles made from mycelium and algaeLondon and New York based research and design studio bioMATTERS created a 3D printed interior tiling system made from mycelium and algae. Called MYCO-ALGA,…
- A shoe made with algae polyurethaneCalled Blueview, this shoe is completely biobased and biodegradable, with a sole made of biobased polyurethane, made from algae. Blueview is a spinoff company…
- Living Algae Biocells Offer An Alternative To Disposable BatteriesResearchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a living ‘biocell’ that uses photosynthetic microorganisms to generate electricity continuously. The technology could provide a…
- Seaweed and Algae Waste Become Bespoke Interior Textiles in CopenhagenNatural Material Studio has created bespoke bio-textile installations for the renovated Sticks’n’Sushi restaurant in Lyngby, north of Copenhagen. The project shows how organic waste…
- Algae-Based Biodesign Products Capture Carbon In Urban SpacesThe PhotoSynthetica Gardening Collection by ecoLogicStudio introduces a new generation of biophilic design products. It combines biotechnology, digital fabrication and circular material innovation. Developed…
- Algae-based biopolymerThe biopolymer is produced from agar agar, a vegan gelling agent. The substance is extracted from red algae, which are native to water bodies around the world. Depending on its composition, the biopolymer behaves similarly to latex or PVC.
- Ceramics made of egg shells and algaeArgentinian designer Cynthia Nudel designed ‘bioceramics’, artful objects made of eggshells and brown algae. According to Nudel, this project arises from a conflict between…
- Biodegradable textile made from algae and silk proteinWith her project Decomposition of Materiality and Identities, designer Scarlett Yang imagines a circular ecosystem in which garments grow, decompose and shape-change throughout time…
- Biodegradable, algae-based flip-flopsResearchers at the University of California San Diego developed a polyurethane foam that meets commercial specifications for midsole shoes and the foot-bed of flip-flops,…
- Biorefinery Transforms Invasive Algae into Sustainable MaterialsAs industries increasingly seek sustainable alternatives to fossil-based ingredients, innovative material solutions are emerging from unexpected sources. One such example is the Finnish company…
- Rosie Broadhead – Therapeutic Textiles, rethinking material and skin interactions with probiotics, algae and vitamin treatmentsRosie Broadhead is a textile researcher specialising in therapeutic materials for fashion industry applications. Founder of material innovation platform SKIN SERIES, and co-founder of…
- SKIN SERIES Algae Knit (with Probiotic Finish)SKIN SERIES addresses the unsustainable problem of chemicals in the fashion industry and their effect on both the environment and the body. The textile and treatment add performance and function to clothing using a natural bio-tech approach. The Probiotic Textiles technology encapsulates healthy bacteria into the fibres of clothing.
- Building with algae-grown limestone concreteResearchers at University of Colorado Boulder in the US have developed a method to make cement production carbon neutral or even carbon negative by…
- Algae-based Time Lapse InkLiving Ink is an algae-based, environmentally friendly ink alternative you can use to write or sketch a story or image that transforms over time…
- Exhale: a bionic chandelier that uses algae to clean the airEngineer and designer Julian Melchiorri used algae to design his bionic chandelier Exhale, designed to purify the air. The chandelier consists of 70 ‘petals’…
- Bio-foam made from algal bloomAlgae are one of the few species that actually thrive because of global warming, forming a problem of their own. Algae grow fast, but…
- Bioreactors on the move to replace oilWe have discussed the topic algae a lot in the past few years, but that is because you can so do much with them.…
- Agar Plasticity: The Exciting Potential of Seaweed-based PackagingNew Japanese design studio AMAM (Kosuke Araki, Noriaki Maetani and Akira Muraoka) work with agar, a seaweed-based material to develop new and more eco-friendly…
- An edible mission. More than Packaging_This project brings together two earlier material developments and integrates them within a broader concept of health and well-being. By combining mycelium sheets with algae films, a new material perspective emerges—one that balances stability with flexibility, and sustainability with nourishment.
- MATTR™MATTR™ is an innovative, algae-based material designed to offer a high-performance, sustainable alternative to traditional leather. With its soft touch, extreme durability, and customizable features, MATTR™ is a versatile solution for applications seeking to balance aesthetics and environmental responsibility.
- Algal TilesAlgal Tiles are ecological & luxurious tile solutions for interior design, made of carefully selected kelp algae from the Pacific Ocean. The combination of colours, shades and patterns are given by the natural look of the kelp algae. Every tile is unique and unrepeatable. Kelp is the fastest growing species in the world. It has been known to grow up to 60 cm in a single day.
- Design Apothecary by ecoLogicStudio: A Biophilic Interior ExperimentecoLogicStudio, a London-based architecture and research firm specialising in biodesign, has introduced the Design Apothecary in Turin, Italy. This interior space explores the potential…
