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- 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…
- How to grow (on) a buildingPart of Jerusalem Design Week, a team of designers 3D printed a wall made of seeded soil, which sprouted into a green façade. Two…
- On the road to a sustainable and durable futureVarious initiatives are experimenting with new materials to build more sustainable roads in the future. Many roads are made from asphalt or concrete, but…
- Sitting on sustainable seatsWhether it is in the office, in a car or binge-watching your favourite show, sitting is a large part of our life. While sitting…
- Indigo Slam: a sustainable concrete sculpture to live inIs it house or is it art? Why not both? Smart Design Studio designed a house as a sculpture, called Indigo Slam, for an…
- Building Blocks Made of Recycled PlasticByFusion, a start up company founded by New Zealand based engineer and inventor Peter Lewis, sees building potential where other see trash. The company…
- Growing Biobased Building MaterialsWhat could be better than simply growing your own building materials? From building sheets made of peanut shells to plastics made from sugar beets,…
- Sustainable stars at Materia exhibition BeijingMateria has landed in Beijing to present a special exhibition of building materials for the future. In collaboration with Architect@work, Materia has put together…
- Bacterial Factories Turn CO₂ into Feedstock for Sustainable MaterialsThe chemical industry underpins almost every aspect of modern life, supplying the building blocks for products ranging from textiles and cosmetics to insulation materials…
- Students Breathe New Life Into Reclaimed Building MaterialsAt ETH Zurich, a new generation of designers is learning to work with what already exists. Instead of relying on new, standardised materials, students…
