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- 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…
- Leemsteen (Dutch clay bricks)Dutch clay bricks are made of unbaked clay soil pressed into uniform building blocks. Because these clay bricks are not fired, their unique moisturizing and heat-accumulating properties are maintained. Due to the high mass of limestone, a mud wall can retain and give off heat well so that temperature fluctuations are effectively minimized. Furthermore, clay has a neutralizing effect on odors.
- Dutch Pilot Turns Toxic Clay into Clean BricksA ground-breaking pilot in the Dutch city of Doetinchem has demonstrated that polluted clay can be transformed into safe, functional bricks. The project, led…
- Clay PlasterAmerican Clay plasters are an environmentally friendly interior finish. The clay base means that the material absorbs dirt and toxins, as well as moisture from the air. It releases this as the ambient conditions dry, so the plaster helps balance the room. It is available in many different variations.
- 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…
- A ‘refrigerator’ made of clayGerman designer Lea Lorenz designed a modern day version of a clay jug cooler, using evaporative cooling. Called Tony, the project is a reinterpretation…
- Tea ClayAfter research and repeated testing, Zhou created a new and 100% biodegradable material which is synthesised from recycled tea residues and bioadhesives, named tea clay. Tea clay perfectly retains the loose and porous structure of tea leaves, which makes it conducive to the absorption of odours and the release of fragrance.
- The Ceramic Vault: Reinterpreting Roman Brick Through 3D Clay PrintingThe Ceramic Vault is an experimental architectural prototype developed at the Built Environment Department of Eindhoven University of Technology. Students Jan-Willem Melchers, Thijs Maas…
- Clayplanter V1: Modular Clay-Based Vertical Planter for Sustainable Urban GreeningThe Clayplanter V1, developed by EcoTech Lab, is a modular vertical planting system that reimagines terracotta clay for sustainable urban agriculture. This innovative project…
- Léém clay plaster & paintA natural blend of clay, loam, sand and potentially fibres, clay plasters & paint provide a healthy, breathable finish for internal walls and ceilings. They can be defined as natural because it has undergone minimal processing and contains no synthetic ingredients. Made from non-polluted, undisturbed soil from urban sites with a wide variety of textures and visual aspects possible, depending on the chosen colour, granulometry and finishing technique.
- A biodegradable clay material made of tea wasteAs part of her thesis project at Tongji University, Chinese designer Jiwei Zhou developed a pliable, clay-like material made from tea-waste using a biodegradable…
- 3D Printing Clay facade bricksThe 3D printed facade bricks were developed using a custom clay mix composed of iron-rich clay, water, recycled ceramics, and filler materials. Designed with integrated pockets to host greenery and redirect rainwater, the bricks contribute to passive cooling and promote urban biodiversity.
- Cups made of local clay and cloth made of reedDutch designer Iris Veentjer aims to make people consider the ground and how to treat it right. In one project, she uses local clay…
- These wireless speakers are made from clay, wood and woolDesign studio Documentary Design developed Mapuguaquén, handmade speakers made from organic materials like clay, wood and wool that combine pottery tradition with wireless audio…
- 3D clay printed tiles inspired by Delft Blue porcelainDutch design studio Studio RAP has reinterpreted the design of Delft Blue porcelain, by creating 3000 unique, 3D clay printed tiles, which were installed…
- 3D clay printed ‘Delft Blue’ tilesNew Delft Blue, a project by Dutch architectural design company Studio RAP, reinterprets the world famous design of Delft Blue porcelain, fusing 3D clay…
- Tissue paper & clay ceramicsThese ceramics are made from tissue paper and clay slips, creating a stacked material that looks like stratum. Designer Jongjin Park explores the abilities of ceramics, playing with the perception of what's real.
- 3D printed clay facade bricksFor her master thesis at TU Berlin, Victoria Roznowski used computational design to optimise 3D printed clay façade bricks with enhanced thermal properties and…
- Pendant lamps made of recycled cardboard and claySustainable design studio ZBOZHZHA designed a collection of pendant lamps made from a mix of recycled cardboard, clay and minerals. All materials, the cardboard,…
- Paper ClayPaper waste has been a serious problem in many industries and offices for years. Paper may account for 70% of a company’s total waste. Design An Mor works with local partners to classify, shred, and manufacture waste paper into new fibre materials. The entire production process is designed as a cycle. The aesthetics and properties of paper material allow it to be integrated into product designs.
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- Linoleum tiles that can be remoulded like clayDutch designer Christien Meindertsma, in collaboration with Dzek, show a ‘raw’ form of linoleum, that is endlessly remoudable. Linoleum is best known as a…
- Tierrafino ClayBEAUTY AND CONSCIOUSNESS That is what Tierrafino is all about, the clay experts since 1990. VISION "Making an essential contribution to a beautiful, healthy…
- Ceramic Constellation Pavilion built from 3D printed clay bricks3D printing gives designers a lot of freedom to create mass produced products, but instead of all looking the same, they can still contain…
