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- 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,…
- Verneo HPL: Biobased Innovation for Interior DesignUnilin Panels has launched Verneo HPL, a new High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) designed for interior applications, furniture, and product design. This laminate features a core…
- Discover the latest trends in biobased and circular building materials at MaterialDistrict UtrechtFrom 6 to 8 March, Werkspoorkathedraal in Utrecht will be the centre of the latest developments in the field of biobased and circular building…
- FoamPrint3D: Pioneering Biobased 3D Printed Foam for Sustainable DesignFoam materials are a staple in countless industries, from furniture and interior design to footwear and packaging. However, traditional foams often rely on petroleum-based…
- What Not to Miss at Dutch Design Week 2024: Biobased and Circular MaterialsDutch Design Week 2024 takes place from 19 to 27 October in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Here, we present some of the most innovative material…
- Project CARBON Advances Scalable Biobased Insulation For Housing RenovationThe Netherlands faces the challenge of improving the energy performance of 2.5 million homes. Although biobased insulation materials are technically suitable for this task,…
- Biobased Street Lighting Trial Launches in NieuwegeinThe municipality of Nieuwegein has started a large-scale trial of biobased street lighting in the historic district of Vreeswijk. The project is one of…
- Biobased Resins And Natural Fibre Composites In The Novum ChairDesigner Matthew Whatley developed the Novum Chair to explore biobased materials as alternatives to conventional plastics in product design. The project responds to ongoing…
- Biobased Asphalt Trials Mark a Step Toward Fossil-Free RoadsThe Netherlands has taken another meaningful step toward fossil-free road construction. KWS, working for the Province of Drenthe, is now installing three trial sections…
- 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…
- Helmond Tests Biobased Asphalt Made with Forestry and Agricultural ResiduesThe municipality of Helmond has started the Netherlands' first municipal trial of biobased asphalt. The new road surface replaces part of the fossil-based bitumen…
- Towards A Fully Biobased Green Roof: Lessons From The Roofed Green TrayGreen roofs are widely used in architecture. They help manage rainwater, support biodiversity and improve thermal performance. Yet many systems still rely heavily on…
- Biobased And Microplastic-Free Interior Wall Paint Launched By WijzonolDutch paint manufacturer Wijzonol has introduced a new generation of professional interior wall paint formulated with a significantly higher share of biobased raw materials…
- Exploring Biobased Creativity with Marvelous MaterialsA new educational publication from Aalto University invites young makers to explore the world of biobased materials. Marvelous Materials – Instructions for Bio-Based Experiments…
- Reframing MDF: Arno Hoogland Explores Digital Craftsmanship and Biobased Materials at Milan Design WeekDuring Milan Design Week, Dutch designer Arno Hoogland presented Deus ex Machina, his first solo exhibition, located in the Isola Design District. The project…
- 60 per cent less emissions with biobased asphaltThe Dutch Wageningen Food & Biobased Research found that by replacing fossil-based bitumen in asphalt with biobased lignin, the Dutch asphalt industry can save…
- The first biobased water pipeline in the NetherlandsOirschot, a municipality and a town near Eindhoven in the Netherlands, will be the first to use biobased water pipelines as alternative to petroleum-based…
- The World’s First Biobased BridgeFifty students from Avans University have created a test version of a pedestrian bridge made entirely of biocomposite materials. The first of its kind…
- Weaving Welsh Wool Into Biobased Building SystemsBiobased building materials continue to attract attention as the construction sector looks beyond carbon reduction alone towards circularity, healthy indoor environments and renewable resources.…
- Prickly Pear Cactus Waste Reinforces Biobased Composite MaterialsAgricultural waste from prickly pear cactus could provide a renewable source of reinforcement for biobased composite materials, according to researchers at the University of…
- Rijkswaterstaat Tests Fully Biobased Traffic Signs Made From Natural MaterialsRijkswaterstaat (the Dutch Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management) has started testing fully biobased traffic signs along the A58 motorway near Oirschot in…
- Mycelium Door Introduces Scalable Biobased Alternative For Interior ArchitectureA Danish collaboration between mycelium company Rebound and architecture studio Det Levende Hus has led to what they claim is the world’s first mass-produced…
- A biophilic school made of biobased materialsTo stimulate children’s concentration, health and learning capacity, Dutch architectural studio ORGA architect designed a primary school in Almere, the Netherlands, with biophilic principle…
- Deterra: a 100 per cent biobased jacket made from beans and nutsWith more and more companies turning to biobased materials, Swedish outdoor clothing brand Tierra created Deterra, a 100 per cent biobased jacket, including more…
