ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Even with material and technological advances over time, this function remains fundamental. Nowadays, high-performance building envelopes expand this protective function by using advanced materials and technology, transforming into essential elements of sustainable and resilient design.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Building Modern Technology 264

Deezen

JUNE 18, 2024

Using recycled materials is a better route to reducing the environmental impact of Nike 's products than designing for disassembly , the sportswear brand's chief designer officer Martin Lotti says in this interview. And many of our shoes we're doing right now, 80 per cent of the materials we have have recycled content in it.

Sustainability 128

Sustainability Materials Design Manufacturing 128

Deezen

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

British textile brand Kirkby Design has created what it believes to be the first interior fabric made from aloe vera – a plant that grows without need for chemicals, fertilisers or additional watering. Kirkby Design 's Aloe fabric is a sheer, washable, wide-format drapery textile made of 60 per cent aloe vera and 40 per cent organic cotton.

Sustainability 126

Sustainability Design Industrial Materials 126

ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2024

Image Courtesy of VitrA Producing sustainable materials and products demands constant analysis of how we conserve resources and manage waste effectively. In that context, sustaining the dialogue on waste disposal is fundamental to positively impacting our environment and maximizing circular economy opportunities. Read more »

Materials 290

Materials Sustainability Management Innovation 290

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

© Rungkit Charoenwat architects: Housescape Design Lab Location: Mae Raem, Thailand Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Rungkit Charoenwat Area: 50.0 m2 Read more »

Materials 246

Materials Housing Design Architect 246

ArchDaily

MARCH 13, 2024

Dubbed “Domus Ex Machina,” the event showcased a range of innovations, such as an AI Architect created for home design and construction, a digital library containing over 60 pre-designed home plans, a new eco-friendly building material , and a robotic printed facilitating multi-story construction.

Innovation 299

Innovation Materials Construction Construction 299

Archinect

JUNE 12, 2024

Real estate developer and operator Brookfield Properties has today announced the launch of two pavilions , one designed by Foster + Partners and the other by NEON , as part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA). They were designed as landmarks, inspired by themes of circularity, community, and sustainability.

Utilities 312

Utilities Materials Real Estate Innovation 312

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Today, sustainability stands as a key challenge, adding new dimensions to the debate, bringing together form, function, the responsible choice of materials and long-term thinking. Adapting to these demands has never held more significance. Read more »

Sustainability 299

Sustainability Roofing Building Technology 299

ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It is in this context that Codesign has proudly partnered with 2050 Materials to launch an early-stage Carbon Calculator. This simple tool takes the building data from Codesign's building model and combines it with user-selected properties to calculate the carbon impact of the design. Read more »

Materials 299

Materials Sustainability Building Industrial 299

Archinect

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This updated version of the LCA tool aims to enhance the building industry’s capacity to evaluate and reduce the environmental impacts of materials and design choices. In 2021, we included Tally as part of our deep dive into the various climate-orientated architecture software systems developed by architects and designers.

Sustainability 230

Sustainability Design Engineering Engineering 230

ArchDaily

MAY 15, 2024

Image © Pacha Mother / Adrian Hernandez In the quest to promote a more sustainable construction where the use of natural materials contributes to the transmission of local traditions and cultures , an increasing number of architecture projects are exploring different resources and techniques to address environmental, economic, or social concerns.

Utilities 312

Utilities Materials Nature Construction 312

ArchDaily

JUNE 27, 2023

Renowned architecture and design firm Henning Larsen, founded in 1959 in Denmark, has a solid commitment to embracing innovation as a core element of its work. Read more »

Innovation 264

Innovation Sustainability Architecture Firms 264

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Image © Erik Melander Innovative materials play a crucial role in shaping the future of architecture. They offer not only novel ways to craft buildings but also sustainable and efficient solutions to address pressing environmental challenges. As part of our year-in-review, we reflect on the innovative materials that were featured.

Innovation 298

Innovation Materials Sustainability Visualization 298

Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A grape-based leather alternative and sequins made from tree cellulose are among 15 material innovations on show as part of fashion house Stella McCartney 's exhibition at the COP28 climate conference. The fashion industry accounts for eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions," McCartney said. "The

Sustainability 124

Sustainability Innovation Materials Industrial 124

Archinect

AUGUST 3, 2024

This year’s World Habitat Day theme is “Engaging youth to create a better urban future,” which closely relates to the World Architecture Day 2024 theme, “Empowering the Next Generation in Participatory Urban Design.”

Urban Development 299

Urban Development Sustainability Development Developer 299

Architizer

MAY 22, 2024

If Architizer’s Sustainable Practice series has taught us anything, it’s that environmentally friendly buildings often take us back to basics in terms of resources. We’ve looked at a number of highly technical projects, nevertheless materials have usually been natural, or as natural as possible.

Landscape 107

Landscape Materials Sustainability Architecture 107

Deezen

MAY 18, 2022

Dezeen Showroom: a stool made from wood sourced through sustainable forestry and a 3D-printed chair made from recycled fishing nets are among the latest furniture designs on Dezeen Showroom that use sustainable materials. Fluit chair by Archirivolto Design for Actiu. Fels stool by OUT. Find out more about Fels ›.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Materials Design Manufacturing 105

The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As societal tides continue to pivot towards global sustainability practices, contemporary architectural design is undergoing a transformative shift. The incorporation of sustainable materials is no longer a fleeting trend, but a pivotal force in shaping the future of architecture.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Materials Architecture Design 52

Architonic

OCTOBER 8, 2023

<p>Sustainability and circularity in the design world are gradually changing from zeitgeist trends into the fundamentals of modern manufacturing.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Materials Manufacturing Design 105

Deezen

JUNE 19, 2024

Dundee Design Festival has outlined the sustainability strategy that it hopes will make Scotland 's largest design event the world's most sustainable design festival. The Dundee Design Festival will reuse stored exhibition materials from the V&A Dundee. That doesn't make sense to me.

Sustainability 133

Sustainability Events Design Transportation 133

Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A sustainable (a.k.a. eco-friendly) building material is one that minimizes its impact on the environment – whether in its production, use, or disposal – and that can be readily recycled. Here we discuss some candidates among the current generation of eco-friendly building materials. Sheep’s Wool.

Materials 83

Materials Sustainability Building Construction 83

Deezen

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Dutch designers Suzanne Oude Hengel and Joris de Groot have developed a shoe using just one material – a recyclable thermoplastic that can be knitted, 3D-printed and welded. Parts are welded together, removing the need for glues or other material components.

Materials 119

Materials Finances Technique Sustainability 119

Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Get your products in front of the AEC industry’s most renowned designers by submitting today. There are currently thousands of groundbreaking products in development that have been conceived by the minds of radical thinkers, each to help architects and designers make better choices for the planet.

Innovation 95

Innovation Sustainability Materials Glass 95

Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The sustainability of structural stone is dependent on how and where it is quarried and its reputation as an infinite material is misleading, warns Slovak-British architect Natalia Petkova in this Stone Age 2.0 series, which is investigating the potential of the material as a viable, low-carbon, modern structural material.

Materials 131

Materials Sustainability Transportation Industrial 131

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Image Courtesy of HEWI The role and relationship of furniture in architecture and space design are of great relevance. Thus, the relationship between furniture and space becomes a constant dialogue in which design, aesthetics, and materials contribute their dimension. Re-seat family. Read more »

Materials 279

Materials Industrial Manufacturing Innovation 279

Avontuura

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The use of mainly two materials, timber and cork, radically simplified its construction while creating simple yet elegant details. The post Studio RAP design sustainable floating home made from timber and solid cork appeared first on Åvontuura.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Home Design Construction 246

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A garment clad with iridescent wooden sequins is among the projects on display at the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition at Finland's Aalto University , demonstrating innovative applications of cellulose. Helsinki Design Week concluded on Sunday, but the exhibition will remain on display at Aalto University until 3 October.

Materials 124

Materials Students Design Estimating 124

Hotel Designs

MARCH 2, 2023

The topics that will be amplified across eight meaningful episodes will include nature in design, circadian lighting, design in the metaverse and unconventional design narratives.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Materials Design Restoration 81

ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Office Kim Lenschow aims to draw attention to this and to provoke critical thinking in relation to architecture and the materials that make it. By focusing on small-scale, mostly residential projects, the office seeks to reveal this hidden narrative of materials and cultivate more awareness and engagement with the structures surrounding us.

Materials 306

Materials Architecture Residential Sustainability 306

Deezen

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This pavilion , designed by architecture firm Semester Studio for a furniture exhibition in Shanghai , was built entirely using materials that were separated and returned to their source after the show. The borrowed materials are carefully arranged to avoid damage, allowing them to be returned to their original use when dismantled."

Materials 122

Materials Transportation Sustainability Information 122

Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Hotel Designs Duravit focuses on sustainable and durable materials Duravit focuses on sustainable and durable materials Duravit is constantly researching innovative and ecological materials to help reduce CO2 emissions to enable durable and sustainable products to be manufactured.

Sustainability 86

Sustainability Materials Manufacturing Transportation 86

Urban Design Associates

APRIL 26, 2024

You don’t have to compromise beautiful design or your comfort standards when aiming to reduce the environmental footprint of your luxury custom home. Much of the sustainability-focused technology and resources available today give you the flexibility to create a completely custom space designed to fit your desired aesthetic.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Home Design Real Estate 98

designboom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

caneplexus blends tradition with modern design, offering sustainable architectural and décor solutions crafted from natural materials. The post smart, eco-conscious architecture and décor inspired by nature’s finest materials appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Materials 134

Materials Inspiration Architecture Sustainability 134

Archinect

MARCH 9, 2023

Even as the tiny house movement continues to gain popularity and shipping containers are beloved both for their aesthetic appeal and supposed sustainability, it’s worth asking if they’re the right material for this purpose. But they’re designed for things, not people." billion by the year 2026.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Architecture Transportation Technology 246

designboom

MARCH 28, 2023

The post from waste to wonder: AI envisions recycled tires as sustainable construction materials appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. recycled tires reduce the buildings' carbon footprint, enhance thermal insulation, and withstand the most adverse weather condition.

Sustainability 145

Sustainability Materials Construction Construction 145

designboom

JANUARY 10, 2024

The post ZJA employs recycled materials for sustainable green lane running along the netherlands appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. promoting eco-friendly mobility, the green tjalmaweg route by zja creates a link between leiden's inner city and katwijk aan zee's beaches.

Sustainability 119

Sustainability Materials Cities Architecture 119

ArchDaily

MAY 24, 2023

Cortesia de FIANDRE Architectural Surfaces When it comes to buildings, there are several factors that contribute to creating something truly luxurious: attention to detail, use of premium, high-quality materials, and unique designs.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Technology Technology Building 246