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- Printed CementPhoto catalytic cement can be screen-printed to enhance outdoor and indoor spaces. The material itself becomes the decoration, suggesting and showing its tactility and textured features. Besides its decorative feature the cement is able to clean the air, breaking down pollution, thanks to its chemical and sustainable property.
- TexlonThis foil cladding material consists of pneumatic cushions restrained in aluminium extrusions. Inflated with low pressure air to provide insulation and resist wind loads. It does not degrade under Ultra-Violet light or atmospheric pollution and is self cleaning. It reacts to the sun so it changes it’s transmission and UV insulation throughout the day.
- TX ActiveTX Active is a photocatalytic principle for cement products which can reduce organic and inorganic pollutants that are present in the air. TX Arca cement is specifically designed for the construction of prestigious architectural works.
- Iris de Kievith – Smogware. Using ceramic crafts in current issuesIris de Kievith is co-founder of Lab AIR, a research and design collective that is committed to a healthier and just climate. In their…
- Phenol Sodium Ascorbate DeveloperThe photographic method comprises three chemical processes - development, stop, fixing - which utilise harmful substances to this day. This project investigates the toxic nature of analogue photographic processes and the sustainable alternatives that are available.
- Products made from tire wasteUK start-up The Tyre Collective teamed up with various designers and artists to explore how tire particles that come off car tires as they…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Super SkinsMaterialDistrict will be present at ARCHITECT@WORK in Rotterdam Ahoy on September 11 and 12, 2024. With the material exhibition "Super Skins," the materials platform…
- A more sustainable alternative to fireworks inspired by firefliesDutch artist Daan Roosegaarde designed an installation of biodegradable light sparks that float through the air as a more sustainable and quieter alternative to…
- 5 examples of English material designThis year, the graduate work by the Royal College of Art’s School of Design places emphasis on tackling real-world issues in a responsible and…
- Silentum acoustic wool feltSilentum acoustic felts improve the acoustics in the room due to the sound-absorbing property of the wool. Reverberation times are reduced, disturbing and unpleasant noises in low or very high tones are cushioned. The modular system, which was developed in cooperation with architects, enables the acoustic elements to be easily applied.
- The mobile Trashpresso makes tiles out of trashThe Trashpresso is the world’s first mobile plastic and fabric waste recycling plant. Developed by Miniwiz in Taiwan, the Trashpresso aims to bring industrial…
- Properly Breathing House with recycled ceramic bricksIn a lot of ways, buildings are like people. They come in all shapes and sizes, need an extra layer to keep warm, and…
- ‘Coolest’ roofing material yet?A new self-cooling roofing material under development at the University of Technology Sydney is able to remain cooler than a conventional white coloured roof…
- Materia Exhibition – Future SkinsMateria will be at the Surface 2014 event in Den Bosch from 7-9 October with the exhibit “Future Skins.” This exhibition is entirely devoted…
- Natural FootprintNatural Footprint is a concrete that combines photo catalytic cement with Laser-cut Plywood. The photo catalytic cement breaks down organic polluted molecules in the air into harmless substances. The wood embossed gives a nice aesthetical effect, making the tiles decorative. It is ideal for external facades, indoor walls and flooring.
- Bricks from beerA new study has shown that grains from breweries can be used to make building bricks that are great insulators too. A small amount…
- Upcycled Rice Straw TextilesThe project addresses the environmental impact of parali—rice straw residue left after harvesting. Rather than being incinerated, the rice straw is upcycled into biodegradable and compostable textiles. Parali by Aarushi works directly with farms to reduce transport-related carbon emissions and follows a circular production system in which manufacturing offcuts are reused to produce tags, paper and packaging materials.
- Living Façades: Microbial Coatings for Sustainable ArchitectureA team of researchers and companies, including Graz University of Technology, is developing a groundbreaking way to make building façades come alive. The project,…
- Bio-receptive 3D printed ceramicsThis material merges traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology, using natural, recyclable clay and living moss to create sustainable, functional, and visually captivating surfaces. The process begins with 3D printing, powered by parametric design, which enables the creation of intricate, customized geometries that would be impossible to produce through traditional methods.
- The world’s first speedboat made with 100% natural fibresBelgian start-up ECO2boats is currently building what will be the world’s first circular speedboat, made entirely of natural fibres, and unlike other classic boats,…
- A leather-like material made of crab shells and coffee groundsCalled Tômtex, the biomaterial is created from shell seafood waste and coffee grounds, a sustainable alternative instead of faux and animal leather. Uyen Tran,…
- What not to miss at Dutch Design Week 2020 part 3: textileDutch Design Week 2020 takes place from 17 to 25 October. Due to Covid-19, the event will be held entirely virtually, but that does…
- 4 examples of Ukrainian material designIn an exhibition called Affair with Earth, displayed at Dutch Design Week 2019, 4 Ukrainian designers showcased their sustainable material design. Hosted by Art-East…
- Taking the ‘con’ out of concreteIn an effort to make the construction industry more sustainable, alternative concrete materials are becoming much more frequent. Below, we discuss some noticeable ones.…
