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- Catenary Pottery PrinterIt can be refreshing to see people approach well-known topics from an unusual angle. A Chilean office has developed what they call a catenary…
- 3D Printed Ceramic Walls Explore Low-Energy Urban CoolingResearchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have developed porous ceramic cubes that use evaporative cooling to reduce temperatures. Designed for indoor spaces…
- Circular CeramicsCircular Ceramics is made from high-fired ceramic waste. The clay developed by Meaningful Matter includes a mixture of waste materials, either mixed or sorted. Shown here is: 1. Mixed waste, visible, low percentage; 2. Earthenware/stoneware, visible, medium percentage; 3. Porcelain, not visible, high percentage; 4. 100% waste (not yet in production); 5. Coloured clay and waste, temperature reduction
- Agrocrete®Agrocrete® is a construction material developed by GreenJams as an alternative to conventional masonry units such as clay bricks and autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks. The blocks are manufactured using upcycled agricultural residues and selected industrial by-products, forming part of a low-carbon construction strategy.
- NatureplastNatureplast is a premium, natural clay-based finishing plaster developed by Stone Age for seamless wall and ceiling applications. Crafted with a deep respect for tradition and a modern eye for design, Natureplast brings earthy textures, organic colour tones and a unique tactile experience into contemporary spaces.
- 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.
- Back to the Future: Regenerative Construction with Timber, Earth, and Digital InnovationIn the pursuit of sustainable design, architects and material innovators are increasingly revisiting traditional materials such as timber and clay. These biobased resources, when…
- Carbon-Negative Binder Could Revolutionise Sustainable ConstructionResearchers from Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have successfully developed a bio-based binder material that offers a carbon-negative alternative to…
- Large-scale 3D printed porcelain vasesDutch designer Olivier van Herpt built a 3D printer capable of forming the thinnest porcelain to date on a large scale, which he used…
- Ott (natural resin, lacquer) porcelainGlazed ceramic pieces are not recyclable for their re-production and they mostly end up in a landfill. Seok-hyeon Yoon searched for alternative glazings and found out “Ott” known as Korean traditional lacquering material. It’s a natural resin from the Ott tree and was widely used as glazing for woodenware in the past. To glaze Ott on the ceramic surface, it doesn’t need to be baked as it just drys out.
- Turning polluted soil into bricksDutch designer Emy Bensorp, with her startup Claybens, developed a method to turn PFAS polluted clay soil into clean ceramic materials and products like…
- What not to miss at Dutch Design Week 2020 part 4: ceramicsDutch Design Week 2020 takes place from 17 to 25 October. Due to Covid-19, the event will be held entirely virtually, but that does…
- Low-tech household appliancesFor the project Matières Spécifiques, designer Maxime Louis-Courcier designed a low-tech and passive air conditioner and humidifier, using materials with singular physical characteristics and…
- 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…
- Barro Negro: Mexican craftsmanship in a new guiseGraphic designer Omar Fabian uses the old Mexican craft Barro Negro, or black pottery, to create new artworks. Barro Negro is a style of…
- 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…
- New fireproof plastic coating mimics mother of pearlPlastic is a very versatile material, but it is hardly fireproof without adding usually toxic fire-retardants. Looking at nature, however, researchers at the University…
- New Material Award 2016 at the Dutch Design WeekDuring the opening of the Dutch Design Week on 22 October, two awards for innovative materials have been handed out. The New Material Award…
- WienerbergerWienerberger is the world's largest producer of bricks and No. 1 on the clay roof tiles market in Europe with 204 prodution sites in…
- YosimaPlaster made with cellulose and perlite, for moisture buffering applications in indoor spaces. Suitable for living and hospitality spaces. Its smooth appearance is due to a small grain size (max 1mm). It is available in over one hundred colour variations.
- Animal & Leather Print TilesThese exclusive handcrafted clay tiles can be custom manufactured in every shape, print, pattern or painted motif desirable. The surfaces consists of 3 layers of enamel and glazing. Colours used are Inspired by African plains, animals and frosted glass.
- Art on TilesThese baked clay tiles are realized with stamp printing. Almost any depiction can be realized via this technique. Depending on customer preference these tiles can be individually printed with all sorts of photo motifs.
- Seaweed-Derived Additive Improves 3D Printing of Earthen Building MaterialsResearchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have discovered that a seaweed-derived ingredient can improve the 3D printing of earthen construction materials. The ingredient…
- Learning from Matter at Dutch Design Week 2025At Dutch Design Week 2025 (18–26 October, Eindhoven), education meets experimentation. Across exhibitions and workshops, students, designers and researchers reimagine how we learn from…
