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- Eco-friendly house made of hempcrete instead of concreteMaking concrete releases a lot of CO2, yet it is one of the most used construction materials. An alternative to this material is hempcrete,…
- Natural FibresEnkev makes quality products from natural fibres. Their products are mainly used in the mattress, horticultural, automotive and filter industry. There are however many more possibilities for these fibres in packaging, insulation and in the shoe-industry.
- Hempcrete façade elementThese façade elements are manufactured from hempcrete, a biobased composite material composed of hemp shiv and a lime-based binder. The system is designed to combine building performance with ecological considerations, integrating thermal efficiency and moisture regulation with features that support urban biodiversity.
- Trifilon RTrifilon R is a recycled biocomposite that combines high-grade recycled polypropylene with natural fibres such as hemp and wood-derived cellulose. Developed by Swedish material company Trifilon, the material is designed to reduce the use of virgin fossil resources while retaining the processing and mechanical characteristics required for demanding injection-moulded products.
- 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.…
- OscuroThe material consists of approx. 93.5% paper and approx. 6.5% hemp or linen. The surface is treated with natural wax.
- The dark side of animal materials part 1: WoolIn a time in which small environmental footprints and ethical work conditions are being demanded from manufacturers, more and more designers and material clients…
- Insulate your house well on Cut Your Energy Costs DayGood insulation makes your house feel much more comfortable, is better for the environment, and, most importantly on Cut Your Energy Costs Day, it…
- World’s first biobased façadeThe world’s first truly biobased façade has been completed, on a building in the Netherlands. Using a special bioresin combined with hemp fibres, architects Studio…
- Mycelium Coffin Marks Australian FirstA coffin grown from mycelium and upcycled hemp fibres has been used for the first time in Australia. The Loop Living Cocoon, developed by…
- Modular Acoustic Partitions Made from Biocomposite and Recycled MaterialsPolish furniture manufacturer VANK has introduced FLIP, a modular system of mobile acoustic partitions made from either a hemp- and flax-based biocomposite or recycled…
- Sculptural MyceliumMycelium-based composite (MBC), composed of hemp shiv, shredded cardboard, wheat bran and reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum) millet grain spawn. The sample has been grown for 14 days before being released from its mould and allowed to grow further on the previously unexposed faces for 4 days. This creates a uniquely varied surface quality and texture; once dried, the front surface is more leathery, with orange and brown colouration and varied surface texture, while the edges and underside are white and soft like suede.
- A stool made of bamboo stripsJapanese designer Arashi Abe created a stool made of bamboo strips and hemp cord. The main material used in the stool is bamboo. 591…
- The power of biobased building materials in renovationsResearchers at ETH Zürich researched the most effective renovation strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and found that using biobased building materials like straw…
- A temporary overnight location made of hempcreteArchitectural studio Werkstatt designed an overnight location made of hempcrete as part of a project celebrating the 200th anniversary of the city of Veenhuizen,…
- BiopanelBioPanel is a biodegradable sheet material suitable for many different applications. It consists of 100% biobased materials with industrial hemp and a lactic acid thermoplastic biopolymer (PLA) as components. These are rapidly renewable plant- materials, most of which can be produced locally. BioPanel was originally developed as a sustainable and environmentally friendly panel material for sign applications.
- Eco RangeGiles Miller Studio has collaborated with material design studio HighSociety to offer Giles Miller Studio's signature tile designs in a new eco-friendly material range. The collection is crafted with by-products of wine, hemp, coffee, tobacco, garlic and vodka (charcoal) production. These by-products are collected from small local businesses and then formed into Giles Miller Studio's signature ‘Fin’ and ‘Penny’ tiles.
- Trifilon STrifilon S is a renewable thermoplastic biocomposite developed by Swedish material company Trifilon. Combining bio-based polyesters with natural fibres, the material is designed as a lower-impact alternative to conventional fossil-based plastics for injection-moulded products. Depending on the grade, Trifilon S can be up to 90% fossil-free.
- Building sustainably with wood and mycelium at DDWWith two pavilions at Ketelhuisplein in Eindhoven during Dutch Design Week (19-27 October 2019) The Embassy of Circular and Biobased Building challenges the building…
- Vegan sneakers made from cannabis leavesGerman high-end sneaker brand Nat-2 presents vegan sneakers made with real cannabis leaves. After shoes made from stone, mycelium, milk, coffee, blood, and other…
- Biomaterials as material of the year at London Design FairFor its 2019 edition, the London Design Fair, taking place from 14-22 September 2019, chose biomaterials as its Material of the Year, represented by…
- Washi Artisan ParchmentWashi, handcrafted Japanese parchment is made from the elongated fibres of a variety of plants. The typical raw materials are kozo, mitsumata, gampi and hemp. Washi is made of the fibre of the bark.
- The dark side of animal materials part 2: leather & furIn a time in which small environmental footprints and ethical work conditions are being demanded from manufacturers, more and more designers and material clients…
