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- 3D CompositesComposites are made for lightweight and strong constructions and are a mix of fibers and resin. Aestetica 3D is a way to put colour, texture and depth onto the surfaces in the same manufacturing process. Carbon is lighter and stronger than glass so where weight needs to be the minimum this is the backing to use. The composite qualities are enhanced with a UV stabiliser in the epoxy resin.
- CORNCRETL: Corn Waste And Lime Composite For Robotic 3D Printed ConstructionMexican design practice MANUFACTURA has developed CORNCRETL, a bio-based construction material made from corn residues, recycled nejayote and lime-based aggregates. The team designed the…
- Centre Sanaaq: Material-Led Design for a New Cultural Hub in MontréalThe newly opened Centre Sanaaq in downtown Montréal showcases a material-first approach to public architecture. The design team—Pelletier de Fontenay, Architecture49, and Atelier Zébulon…
- What not to miss at Dutch Design Week 2025: Biobased MaterialsDutch Design Week (18–26 October 2025, Eindhoven) returns with a strong focus on material innovation—prioritising sustainability, circularity and regional production. This year’s programme surfaces…
- From Invasive Plant to Design Material: Reductio ad LermaenseReductio ad Lermaense is a design project by Manuel Díaz Tufinio that turns an invasive wetland plant into a new biobased material. By transforming…
- Beyond Space Designs Holcim Headquarters with Innovative MaterialsIn Zug, Switzerland, Beyond Space is redeveloping the headquarters of Holcim. The project covers 9,000m² and is planned in several stages. The first phase…
- GREENLANDER Introduces Natural Fibre Composites in Expedition Vehicle DesignAt the 2025 Caravan Salon Düsseldorf, GREENLANDER presented the series version of its Sherpa expedition vehicle. The model highlights new possibilities for using natural…
- Bio-concrete from Urine: A Groundbreaking Step Towards Circular Building MaterialsResearchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed an innovative form of bio-concrete using an unlikely but abundant resource: human urine. This material breakthrough,…
- Lana wool mycelium compositeThe Lana project is an innovative exploration into the potential uses of pre-consumer wool waste, for the creation of mycelium-based composites intended for architectural applications.
- A biobased and biodegradable material made from pine needlesDesigner Gaurav Wali developed a biobased and biodegradable material made of pine needles, which can be used to make products. Himachal and Uttarakhand, areas…
- Coffee cups made from a sand material inspired by dunesInspired by ever shifting dunes, The Foundry by Tinkah developed a mouldable material made with desert sand, which they used to produce coffee cups.…
- 3D printed customised compositesFiberneering is a manufacturer of 3D printed fibre reinforced composite parts. They create customised strong and lightweight products in almost any shape. The company offers freedom in design, and possibilities for structural applications as well as prototypes. Fully functional carbon or glass fibre reinforced parts can be produced in almost any shape or form.
- Materia Exhibition: Must Have MaterialsDuring R&T in Shanghai from 20 until 22 March 2018, Materia will be present with the exhibition “Must have Materials”. This exhibition consists of…
- Infimer: composite thermoplastic material produced from unsorted wasteA lot of waste is, unfortunately, not recycled. Part of the reason why this does not happen is because sorting the types of waste…
- WALiD: new material for lighter wind turbine bladesThe bigger the blades on a wind turbine, the more energy it generates. However, current blades of wind turbines are made of heavy material,…
- Sea shells for better building materialsSeashells have done an exemplary job of protecting their inhabitants for around a hundred million years, so perhaps it isn’t surprising that scientists and…
- The Sinking Chair: Material Innovation in Sculptural Furniture DesignThe Sinking Chair is a limited-edition sculptural furniture piece that merges experimental materiality with conceptual design. Created by designer Philipp Aduatz, the chair offers…
- MYCL™ CompositeMYCL™ Composite is a 100% biodegradable natural mycelium composite, sourced entirely from non-virgin agricultural biomass waste. It embodies a circular and eco-friendly approach, minimising environmental impact. The material is certified under the E0 Formaldehyde Emission Category, ensuring ultra-low emissions of formaldehyde, aldehydes, and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- Tiffany Façade Stuttgart: A Showcase of Craftsmanship and Material InnovationThe Tiffany façade in Stuttgart represents an ambitious and intricate collaboration between architecture, material innovation, and the legacy of Tiffany & Co. Designed by…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Mix ‘n’ Match MaterialsWith environmental issues like global warming, plastic pollution, and material scarcity looming over our heads, the makers of today will have to reconsider the…
- Hyperion wood compositeHyperion is a wood-polymer composite made from 60% recycled wood and 40% recycled High Density Polyethylene, environmentally gentle bonding agent, additives and tint. The material is low-maintenance and comes with 15 years warranty against splits, splinters, rot and fungal decay. The decking material is anti-slip and reversible.
- Jesmonite compositeJesmonite is a composite material made from a combination of a reactive mineral base and a pure water-based acrylic resin. It can be used to replicate the appearance and texture of any surface finish in any number of colours. It's lighter than stone, glass-reinforced concrete, sand and cement products, en fire-resistant with a class zero fire rating, reduced smoke density and toxicity characteristics.
- Wood cellulose material is stronger than spider silkSpider silk has long been considered to be the strongest biobased material, and there have been many (successful) attempts in mimicking this material. However,…
- Composite Metal Foams could make for stronger and lighter tanksTanks and other armoured vehicles need a lot of protection to keep their occupants safe in combat zones. The steel plates commonly used for…
