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This Australian Modular Company Works Across Residential and Commercial

Dwell

Over the past 20 years, the company's scope has expanded across residential and commercial sectors, including health, retail, and education buildingsā€”all built in the company's manufacturing facility in Victoria, Australia.

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Brilliant Bio-Based Materials Curated for Commercial Interiors

Architizer

In the design industry, when we discuss biomaterials, we are actually talking about bio-based materials, which are derived and manufactured from living organisms. Bio-based material is a new and fascinating industry that has come to fruition due to the need for more sustainable construction and manufacturing base materials.

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First Street Retail by Studio MELEE

Archinect

The Val-Gate District was conceived as a unique and identifiable redevelopment of a 1950’s commercial district in West Des Moines with a prevailing Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. The building backs to an industrial manufacturing facility to the west and opens to the east for maximum visibility and signage.

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Closing the loop: the value of sustainable commercial tiles

Hotel Designs

This includes interior and exterior tiles, which can play a valuable role in maximising a schemeā€™s green credentials when factors like materials and manufacturers are carefully considered. Image caption: A growing number of manufacturers across the industry are offering products with full ‘cradle to cradle’ recyclability.

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Environmental Innovation: 8 Materials at the Forefront of the Sustainable Design Revolution

Architizer

From the technological building systems we choose for our projects to considering the carbon impact of where a product comes from to have a better awareness of the materials our products are made out of. While many sectors are charging forward, the field of materials is rapidly progressing and reshaping how we approach design specifications.

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Deconstruction by Design: How Architects Are Redefining Practice Through Material Reuse

Architizer

The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the MontrƩal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste. The judging process for Architizer's 12th Annual A+Awards is now away.

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Dekton Ukiyo: Cosentinoā€™s New Material Collection Celebrates the Aesthetic Wisdom of Japan

Architizer

Scratch resistant, stain resistant, and able to endure the elements, Dekton is the surface of choice for designers looking for a material that is both resilient and visually alluring. It is described as ā€œa dark gray shade inspired by slate featuring subtle faded graphics and a carefully crafted texture with a natural aesthetic.ā€