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- Circular Building: pre-fab construction with circular materialsThe building industry is responsible for a large part of the CO2 pumped into the air daily. Using the principles for a circular economy,…
- Future Building Materials in ChinaMateria is continuing its collaboration with Architect@Work with an exhibition at the Beijing show. The exhibition includes innovative materials, lectures and on site presence.…
- No ordinary building blockA new composite building block system works by 3D printing X-shaped blocks which are then snapped together to form super strong constructions. Could the…
- 3D Printed Airport Building Demonstrates Fast And Low-Carbon ConstructionMilan Bergamo Airport has introduced Ol Casél, Italy’s first 3D printed building for airport services. The project sits within the airport’s Logistics Park and…
- Itaca: A 3D-Printed Building Model for Circular and Self-Sufficient ArchitectureItalian technology company WASP has completed the structural printing of Itaca, the first certified self-sufficient building created through 3D printing. The project is located…
- Carbon-Negative Building Material Offers Alternative to ConcreteResearchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a carbon-negative building material that could change how we construct buildings. The innovation, published in the…
- Turning Waste into Sustainable Biomaterials: A Breakthrough for Architecture and Product DesignA Dutch research consortium led by TU Delft has launched an ambitious project to transform low-grade organic waste into durable, high-performance biomaterials. With a…
- Bodegas Dominio d’Echauz: A Winery Shaping the Future of Sustainable DesignBodegas Dominio d’Echauz is a winery located in the region of Castile, Spain, designed by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. The project combines architectural design with…
- Low-carbon Housing Materials for Sustainable Urban LivingIn Paris’ 19th arrondissement, architectural firm MAO Architectes has created a forward-thinking residential building that blends low-carbon housing materials with traditional craftsmanship. This 15-unit…
- Flying Construction Robots Open New Opportunities for Building and DesignResearchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and EPFL have published a study exploring the potential of aerial robots—commonly…
- Atelier Matière Première – Nu Drom: Sustainable Architecture Rooted in the LandscapeIn Quebec’s Eastern Townships, architecture firm Matière Première Architecture, in collaboration with construction company Nu Drom, has completed a project combining sustainable design, natural…
- Sustainable Urban Renewal in Saint-Denis: A Showcase of Prefabricated, Low-Carbon HousingParis-based architecture agency DREAM has completed an ambitious social housing development in Saint-Denis, France, exemplifying the potential of architectural design to foster both social…
- Modular Sustainable House in Japan Generates More Energy Than It ConsumesFlorian Busch Architects have designed a modular house in Hokkaido, Japan, with the objective of generating more energy than it consumes. The project aims…
- How Mud Could Revolutionise Building Materials and Lower CostsConcrete construction typically relies on temporary wooden moulds, known as formworks, into which concrete is poured. These moulds are costly, labour-intensive to produce, and…
- How a Dutch Factory is Turning Mixed Plastic Waste into Sustainable Panels and BoardsIn a significant step toward circularity and material innovation, Dutch scale-up Uppact is going to build a cutting-edge recycling facility in Delfzijl, the Netherlands.…
- Ecoshell: Sustainable Tiles Made from Oyster Shells and Fish Bones for Coastal ArchitectureDesigner Yingfei Zhuo has developed Ecoshell, an innovative line of building tiles made from oyster shells and fish bones. This sustainable material offers a…
- Building with bamboo on World Bamboo DayToday (18 September) is World Bamboo Day. At MaterialDistrict, we love bamboo, as it is one of the most sustainable and versatile materials in…
- Future building materialsOn June 27th and 28th, Materia is exhibiting in Shanghai. We are very excited to be working with Architect@work at their China show. We…
- SALT WATER CLAY Turns Excavated Soil Into Circular Building MaterialA research project in Esbjerg, Denmark, explores how locally excavated clay soils can become sustainable building materials for community architecture. Developed by Tobias Trübenbacher…
- Turning Sawdust Into Fire-Resistant, Circular Building MaterialsEach year, industries generate millions of tonnes of sawdust, and most of it is burned for energy. This process releases stored carbon back into…
- Farmers Growing Building Materials Earn Millions in Carbon CreditsA new initiative in the Netherlands is rewarding farmers who grow natural fibre crops for construction—such as hemp, flax, straw, and elephant grass—with millions…
- Biobased Nanocellulose Aerogels: Fire-Safe Insulation for Sustainable DesignInsulation materials are essential for energy-efficient buildings, yet conventional petroleum-derived foams are associated with significant drawbacks, including flammability, limited recyclability, and environmental impact. A…
- Poured Earth: Casting a Sustainable Future for ArchitectureMaterial research studio Matter at Hand, together with ceramic manufacturer Darwen Terracotta, has developed Poured Earth. This prototype reimagines earthen building as a castable, fluid material…
- Biorefinery Transforms Invasive Algae into Sustainable MaterialsAs industries increasingly seek sustainable alternatives to fossil-based ingredients, innovative material solutions are emerging from unexpected sources. One such example is the Finnish company…
