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- Plant-Based Nanocellulose Enables Sustainable Recovery Of Rare Earth ElementsResearchers at Penn State have developed a plant-based material capable of selectively recovering dysprosium, a heavy rare earth element widely used in semiconductors, electric…
- Back to the Future: Regenerative Construction with Timber, Earth, and Digital InnovationIn the pursuit of sustainable design, architects and material innovators are increasingly revisiting traditional materials such as timber and clay. These biobased resources, when…
- Rare Earth MineralsRare earth minerals are the unsung heroes of our modern technological revolution. These lesser known elements from the earth’s crust are vital for a…
- Rammed Earth ConstructionOne of the most important factors in sustainable design, particularly in building, is the transportation of raw materials. Transportation in the industry accounts for…
- Martian Relics Combines Rammed Earth With Salvaged SteelDesigner Roc H Biel has created Martian Relics, a collection of five speculative domestic objects that explores how human life might change on Mars.…
- 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…
- Japan’s First 3D Printed Earth House Combines Tradition with Future-Focused DesignJapanese construction firm Lib Work has unveiled the Lib Earth House, the nation’s first 3D-printed residence primarily composed of natural earth materials. This innovative…
- Bio-Inspired 3D Printed Earth: Advancing Circular Construction MaterialsA recent study shows how nature-inspired design can improve 3D printed earthen materials. The research points to new opportunities for low-carbon construction using locally…
- NASA Grows the Future: Mycelium-Based Habitats for Earth and BeyondNASA is exploring how fungi can help build the homes of the future—both in space and on Earth. The Mycotecture Off Planet project, led…
- 3D Printed Earth Dome Supports Native Wildflower GrowthBotanical artist Lily Kwong created EARTHSEED DOME, a large-scale 3D-printed installation presented by the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF). Located in…
- Shipping Containers And Earth Combine In Climate-Responsive Restaurant DesignIn the port city of Tuticorin, India, maritime trade has shaped the urban landscape for over 2,000 years. Today, large numbers of discarded shipping…
- Cardboard and Earth Reshape Sustainable ConstructionResearchers at RMIT University in Australia have developed a new building material that could cut the carbon footprint of construction while tackling waste. The…
- 3D printed EarthIn this research project, the material is enhanced by the digital fabrication of 3D printing, giving earth an unprecedented freedom of form. Settings, processes, and properties are explored in numerous experiments. Unlike many other printed clay materials, this one remains unfired, allowing it to stay transformable.
- A hybrid structure made of willow and earthWith their project ReGrow Willow, a team of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) demonstrates the possibilities of digital circular construction with natural materials. The…
- Living in a Mars-worthy house on earthThe 3D printed egg-shaped structure of AI SpaceFactory won first prize in NASA’s 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge. The firm aims to recycle the materials to…
- Lunar Dust As A Resource: Reinforcing Composites For Future Off-Earth ConstructionAs plans for long-term human presence on the moon accelerate, the need for local building materials becomes more urgent. Transporting materials from Earth remains…
- Dirt Shoes: Footwear That Returns to the EarthYerba Madre’s Dirt Shoes offer a fresh perspective on sustainable fashion. These shoes don’t just avoid waste—they create life. Made entirely from natural ingredients,…
- Printing houses with earth-based materialsResearchers at ETH Zurich have developed a rapid robotic printing process for earth-based materials that eliminates the need for cement. Entire houses can be…
- A structure made of rammed earth and woodJapanese architectural studio Tono Mirai Architects designed a structure made of rammed earth and wood that encloses public toilets in a park in Miyoshi,…
- A fully 3D printed construction made from earthItalian 3D printing studio WASP completed the printing phase of their TECLA supporting structure, said to be the first fully 3D printed construction based…
- Geometric earth blocks made with 3D printed mouldsStudents at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico developed a way to make earthen building blocks in various geometric shapes using 3D printed moulds. Called Terrablocks,…
- The first 3D printed house with earthWASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project) 3D printed a 100 square metre house made from mud and and natural waste materials from the surrounding area.…
- Mysterious EarthCarpets made by B.I.C. Carpets are made by means of the traditional Wilton procedure. This procedure allows to manufacture carpets with both a top pile or a cut pile or a combination of both.
- Scientists create lightest material on EarthScientists at UC Irvine, HRL Laboratories and Caltech claim to have made the lightest material on Earth. The new material is so lightweight it…
