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- 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…
- Addressing Housing Challenges Through Circular Building: StartBlock’s Sustainable InnovationThe housing crisis is a global issue, with many countries grappling with shortages and long construction timelines. StartBlock, a leader in modular housing solutions,…
- Sweat-Inspired Paint Offers Sustainable Cooling for BuildingsResearchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed a unique cement-based paint that cools buildings by mimicking the human body’s ability to sweat.…
- 3D-CeraClad: A 3D-Printed Ceramic Façade System For Sustainable Building Envelopes3D-CeraClad is a Master’s thesis project by designer Mohamed Abdelaziz that explores how additive manufacturing can reshape ceramic façade systems. The project introduces a…
- Recycled surfboard foam becomes sustainable building material on MauiA sustainable solution to surfboard waste is making waves in the construction industry. Designed and manufactured in Haiku, Hawaii, Surf Block is a new…
- Rediscovering Traditional Building Materials for a Sustainable FutureETH Zurich, one of Europe’s leading universities in science and technology, is exploring alternatives to reduce the climate impact of construction. Concrete and steel…
- Historic TU Delft Building Transformed into a Paris Proof OfficeA century-old monument has received a modern, sustainable upgrade. SPIE, a specialist in technical services, transformed TU Delft’s former Mining Building into a low-energy,…
- Katajanokan Laituri: A Wooden Landmark Embracing Sustainable Design in HelsinkiKatajanokan Laituri, a new wooden building in the heart of Helsinki, stands as a testament to sustainable architecture. Designed by Anttinen Oiva Architects, this…
- Gaia: A Sustainable Timber Icon in Educational ArchitectureGaia, a landmark project at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, has earned global recognition for its innovative and sustainable design. The building was…
- Living Façades: Microbial Coatings for Sustainable ArchitectureA team of researchers and companies, including Graz University of Technology, is developing a groundbreaking way to make building façades come alive. The project,…
- Toward Carbon Neutrality: A More Sustainable Concrete BrickThe construction industry accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, making sustainability a critical concern for architects, builders, and manufacturers. Addressing this challenge…
- Mass Timber Headquarters in Toronto Combines Sustainability and Workplace WellbeingMoriyama Teshima Architects have completed the new headquarters and multi-tenant complex for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO). The 127,000-square-foot, three-storey building demonstrates…
- Construction Begins on the Largest Modular CLT Residential Building in the NetherlandsConstruction has begun on BoogieWood, the Netherlands' largest modular Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) residential building, located in the Binckhorst area of The Hague. This development,…
- Digital Tool Maps Materials Stored in Existing BuildingsA digital tool developed by Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) and project partner Revitalyze estimates which materials and building elements are stored within…
- Ecological Green Facade at HOFER Supermarket: A Sustainable Architectural SolutionA recent ecological upgrade at a HOFER supermarket branch demonstrates the practical application of green facades in contemporary architecture. This project integrates sustainable design…
- Robotic Swarms Build Reversible Timber Structures From the Top DownAn international research consortium is developing an autonomous construction system that uses coordinated robots to assemble modular timber buildings. The project, called SWIFT-BUILD (Swarm-based…
- Circular Thinking in Construction: Giving Buildings a Second LifeThe construction industry is one of the biggest sources of global warming. Much of its impact comes from demolishing buildings and wasting valuable materials…
- Sustainable Timber Construction for Social Housing in GermanyA new residential project in Augsburg, Germany, titled Haus Tür an Tür (Door to Door), showcases the potential of engineered timber in sustainable social…
- Søren Pihlmann’s Build of Site: Denmark’s Circular Vision at the 2025 Venice Architecture BiennaleFrom 10 May to 23 November 2025, the Danish Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale hosts Søren Pihlmann's Build of Site—an exhibition that blends…
- Racine Tower: Sustainable Renovation and Adaptive Reuse in ParisThe Racine Tower in Paris’s 12th arrondissement has undergone a significant transformation led by Maud Caubet Architectes. Originally built in the 1970s as the…
- Meanderende Maas: Sustainable Design Through Dutch Clay by Atelier NLAtelier NL is redefining the relationship between people, rivers, and landscapes through the Meanderende Maas project. This initiative combines flood protection with sustainability by…
- 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…
- Mushrooms Become Source for Eco-BuildingTROY — Eben Bayer grew up on a farm in Vermont learning the intricacies of mushroom harvesting with his father. Now the Rensselaer Polytechnic…
- A house made of 100+ sustainable materialsWith Exploded View Beyond Building, Biobased Creations, along with 100 pioneers from the world of circular and biobased building created a life-size biobased house…
