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- 3 examples of Polish material designExhibited during Dutch Design Week 2019 (19-27 October), 3 Polish graduates showed their work in material design. Called Young Polish Designers: Studies in Reality,…
- Acoustic divider system made from locally sourced materialsPLECTERE, designed by Dutch designer Petra Vonk, is a series of acoustic divider systems made from locally sourced wool felt and ash wood. Acoustics…
- What not to miss during Milan Design Week 2019Salone Internazionale del Mobile, also known as Milan Design Week, takes place from 9 to 14 April 2019. MaterialDistrict will be present to scout…
- PlawPlaw is a material that combines the aesthetics of wood with the properties of plastic. The material is made by using a singed wooden mould, to which resin is added. During the curing process, the charred surface of the wood is transferred onto the material, copying the grain. The patterned ashes cause the plastic to look like translucent wood.
- Building the Local reimagines bricks with local waste materialsResponding to the threat of globalisation to small-scale industries, UK designer Ellie Birkhead started Building the Local, a project that explores the values of…
- Woody Collection extends the limit of wood’s curvatureDesigner Philippe Starck designed a collection of chairs called Woody, demonstrating the possibilities of wood combined with plastic. The wood is machined with a…
- ForzGlazeForzGlaze is ceramic glaze made with mineral residue Forz, sustainable resources extracted from mineral residue. The material is used in concrete and other building projects, reducing the need for primary resources. ForzGlaze is suitable for consumers and meets the current environmental demands. The recipe can be customised to change the colour or gloss of the glaze.
- Studying ancient materials for a more durable and sustainable futureCurrent building materials are guaranteed for about 100 years, while structures built in Ancient Rome have survived for millennia. In a time when durability…
- DominoThis wood is extremely hard-wearing and suitable as flooring for commercial use and workshops, although application for private projects is also possible of course. Used woods are ash, birch or larch.
- Three examples of Icelandic material designUsing waste in material design is a great way to help the environment, but it does ask for some ingenuity and creativity. Below are…
- TRAshellThis prototype is a free-form shell of 300 x 300 x 2-5 mm, manufactured of green agro-fibre thermoset composites, of free-oriented short natural fibres like coconut shells, cereal straw and black coal ash as an agro- active filler and a plant-based thermoset bioresin. In addition, glowing additives were applied, to suit the possible application of the proposed product in exterior façade applications, for night lighting.
- The Pollution Free BrickThe construction industry is notorious for the pollution the production of building materials makes. India's brick industry alone utilizes over 100,000 kilns and produces…
- Tabu VeneerDyed to provide greater colour choice, Tabu veneer are made from natural wood species such as ash, oak, walnut etc. Additionally, the colouring process greatly increases the consistency of veneer colour across joinery project works to better harmonize with other materials. The colouring process often highlights the grain character, particularly in highly figured woods.
- Eco-CemEco-Cem® is a material made from 20% post consumer recycled content and 80% cement binder with 50% reclaimed fly ash. It has a Silver Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certification.
- Spring wood designsOne of the hottest items at Material Xperience last week was a series of flexible wooden designs. Carved out of solid wood, the springy…
- Well Proven ChairHere’s something we don’t see everyday. A chair that looks like it’s made of coloured concrete, but which is actually based on wood factory…
- PorocomPorocom is an environmentally friendly material that reduces sound pollution. It is made from granules of recycled materials like sintered coal ashes, clay and glass shards, combined with a binding agent made up of a thermosetting powder coating which is a residual product from the coating industry.
- Climate-Responsive Office Design With Recycled And Low-Carbon MaterialsLocated along a busy arterial road in Jaipur, India, Magnus by Sanjay Puri Architects demonstrates how material innovation can drive climate-responsive architecture. The office…
- GIRIA Tree bark biocompositeGIRIA is a unique biocomposite made from tree bark and a mix of organic binders, designed to bring the essence of the forest into everyday objects. The material is warm, tactile, and versatile, with a texture that evokes natural surfaces. Developed through extensive material research, GIRIA combines pine, oak, and ash bark with leaf powder pigments.
- Burned WoodBurned Wood offers hand-burned wood, based on ancient Japanese technique Yakisugi, which preserves wood by burning the surface. The company offers various types of wood, including Radiata Pine, Accoya, Ash, and Douglas, from all black to craquelé.
- 3D printing wood that looks like the real dealUS-based start-up Forust developed a method to 3D print sawdust into objects which look and feel as if they were cut from the actual…
- EEUWENHOUTEeuwenhout barnwood sidings are centuries-old planks which come from the exterior of a barn or a pasture shed. The grey and brushed weathered colour is obtained by centuries of use (100-150 years) and by exposure to the elements. The painted planks – scale white, faded red, devilish black, meadow green or patchwork – are planks with weather-beaten layers of paint.
- Tau CarbonoThe Carbono serie; TAU CerÁ mica drew inspiration from the effect and texture of carbon fibre. Like the material on which it is modelled, Carbono generates tiny geometric glints and shimmers, giving microtextures on porcelain tiles.
- Carbon-neutral cement made with industrial residueResearcher at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in Germany found a way to produce more environmentally friendly and sustainable cement alternatives, made with industrial residues.…
