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- Moon Parka is made from synthetic spider silkOutdoor sport brand Goldwin and Japanese company Spiber developed the Moon Parka, a ski jacket made from synthetic spider silk. The parka was originally…
- Be fabulous with bags and shoes made from mushroom leatherMycelium, the root system of mushrooms, is getting increasingly popular in the architectural and design world. While the material is great for, for instance,…
- New copper-based material switches from hydrophobic to hydrophilic and backMost materials are either hydrophobic (repelling water) or hydrophilic (absorbing water like a sponge). For years, engineers have tried to create the ultimate material:…
- New MOF material uses light to capture carbon dioxideMetal-organic frameworks (MOF) are a new class of highly porous materials. They are compounds consisting of metal ions or clusters coordinated to organic ligands to form one-, two-, or three-dimensional structures. A…
- Bombix Bricks: Building with liquid silkWe at Materia have seen our fair share of unusual construction materials over the years, but silk is a new one. Architect Ilaria La…
- Surprisingly Lightweight G-Series Looks Heavy as StoneThis collection by SOHN studio is called the ‘g series’ because on first impression it looks heavy like stone, but is in fact extremely…
- Free Hug SofaFree hug anyone? Designed by Lee Eun Kyong of South Korea, the Free Hug Sofa recently was an award winner at the A’Design Awards. Speaking…
- The ‘Cool Brick’The ‘Cool Brick’ by Emerging Objects (Designers: Virginia San Fratello and Ronald Rael) utilizes the strategy of evaporative cooling, which was widely relied upon…
- Wall of FameMaterial Xperience 2014, our large show in the Netherlands, was all about the ‘The Smart Environment’. From high-tech laboratory composites to great new uses…
- Kiel University Scales Up MOF Material for Atmospheric Water Harvesting and Low-Energy CoolingResearchers at Kiel University have taken an important step towards the commercial production of an advanced porous material capable of harvesting drinking water from…
- Towards A Fully Biobased Green Roof: Lessons From The Roofed Green TrayGreen roofs are widely used in architecture. They help manage rainwater, support biodiversity and improve thermal performance. Yet many systems still rely heavily on…
- Recyclable Polyurethane Foams Without Toxic ChemicalsResearchers at the University of Twente (Netherlands) have developed a safe, sustainable way to recycle polyurethane (PU) foam — used in mattresses, furniture, and…
- 3D Printed Concrete Innovation Captures CO₂ and Reduces Material UseResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a groundbreaking 3D printed concrete that not only reduces material usage but also actively captures carbon…
