Deezen

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Meindertsma's robot works like a 3D printer to build up layers of wool "The Wobot is a collaborative robot that makes it possible to build three-dimensional structures with wool industrially for the first time, without adding any material or using water in the felting process," said Meindertsma.

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Archinect

JANUARY 21, 2022

With mass timber's popularity increasing over the years, it has become a difficult building material to obtain as of late. As a result, students preparing to enter the field of architecture and construction must learn the techniques and applications that fall in line with mass timber trends affecting the industry.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Using techniques passed down through generations, the ancient people of Nubia crafted gently curving vaults that were so extraordinary and resilient to the sands of time that they have endured for millennia. By using sun-dried mud bricks to make the vaults, the Nubians relied entirely on materials that were local and easily accessible.

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Deezen

AUGUST 18, 2024

Mexican design studio Locus has utilised 50 per cent recycled materials for the interiors of a Singaporean restaurant in Mexico City. Combining the varied flavours of Southeast Asia typical of Singapore's cuisine, Makan serves customers within an industrial-style space in the Centro district of the Mexican capital.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Due to the use of vaulting, these floor plates use 60% less concrete and 80% less steel than the standard floor plates used in the industry. From the jump, our conversation was all about proving his thesis that geometry, or building technique, is more important than materials when it comes to sustainable construction.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 1, 2022

“Charlotte Perriand represents someone who fearlessly adopted the advanced tools and techniques of her time, yet deployed them with care and intelligence, finding combinations between the materials, the tools of industry, and traditional craft.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2022

After Seratech's carbon-neutral cement won the 2022 Obel Award , Dezeen has rounded up six ways in which researchers are working to decarbonise concrete – the single most polluting building material in the world. Read: UK cement industry sets out roadmap to "go beyond net-zero" by 2050. Biogenic Limestone by Minus Materials.

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Archinect

AUGUST 21, 2023

Topics as wide-ranging as air quality and pollution to spatial design and the notion of air as a building material were all engaged by the winning projects. Judges Peter Duncan , Jing Liu , Doreen Heng Liu , and Peking University professor Kongjian Yu vetted proposals as a group after first reviewing each independently as submissions.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

Image Courtesy of MAKHNO Studio Whether temporary or permanent, pavilions and urban installations represent an opportunity for architects to experiment with different shapes, materials, and textures. The results are often theatrical, welcoming visitors to new types of spaces, and blending the exterior and the interior.

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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.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2024

By making it easier to identify textiles that have a greater positive impact on people and planet, FranklinTill hopes to enable a shift towards regenerative materials. "We We can only move towards a regenerative approach to textiles by understanding the full lifecycle of our materials," said co-founder FranklinTill Caroline Till. "As

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Deezen

MAY 7, 2023

Japanese designer Yuma Kano has created a decorative material that resembles terrazzo from wood , foliage, bark, soil and seeds that was shown at Milan design week. In the Japanese forest industry, these small pieces of wood are a waste material," Kano told Dezeen. "I I wanted to reuse the waste."

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Throughout these venues, there were a number of Japanese designers working with discarded or neglected materials and processes. He also showed sample pieces to explain his process, whereby he applied one colour to the wood before cutting away sections and applying a second colour, making the finished material less recognisable as driftwood.

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Deezen

APRIL 6, 2023

Dezeen School Shows: we've picked six fashion and textile design student projects featured in Dezeen School Shows that showcase and discuss the intricacies of fabric and materials. These fashion and textile design students have created garments that showcase the their materiality in addition to their overall design.

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designboom

MAY 27, 2024

this odd and playful hybrid explores techniques, irregular materials, and ergonomic principles to redefine form and function. The post for his katalyst lounge chair, arya triandana explores bamboo joining with an industrial twist appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Whether it’s reimagining traditional techniques or experimenting with unconventional materials, LUO Studio is challenging the status quo by asking a simple question: How can architecture do better? This initial experiment was more than just a test of material — it was a statement about sustainability and creativity in architecture.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Used to create bricks that can be stacked in interlocking patterns, the process involves pushing different samples of cob – a construction material made from earth and straw – through 3D-printed extrusion moulds known as dies. Avoiding firing makes cob bricks an extremely low-carbon building material."

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

German branding and advertising agency Serviceplan has developed a skincare product made from textile -industry wastewater to promote Japanese startup Aizome's chemical-free dyeing process. Aizome wanted to garner attention for its newly developed dyeing technique that uses high-frequency soundwaves to add plant-based colours to its textiles.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Shared by people and animals, this multispecies habitat combines indigenous tree-grafting techniques with computationally designed cross-laminated timber (CLT) arch scaffolds - removed after tree shaping.

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Hotel Designs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Rooted in a passionate commitment to preserve traditional weaving techniques, her creations breathe new life into age-old artistry. Also on the New Talents platform, is Rosy Napper, a ceramic material researcher interested in the intersection of science and design, specialising in the sustainable development of waste-based ceramics.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Reclaimed spruce and oak from the construction industry are paired together in this collection of minimalist furniture by Swiss design studio Gini Moynier. Oak and spruce timber are the only materials used for the Formwork series Despite their differing functions, the pieces are united by their geometric forms and rectilinear components.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Chinese studio Lichao Architecture Design Studio has transformed an abandoned brewery in Zhejiang, China , into a creative park, retaining its industrial character with additions in reclaimed brick and weathered steel. The photography is by MLEE Studio.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture respectfully sits within its landscape, using local bio-based materials while regenerating biodiversity and benefitting the local community through training and job creation," they said. Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture by Mass Design Group.

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The Spaces

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Though hardly a new trend, ‘raw’ has really taken off in 2023 with material textures playing pivotal roles in interior design. The raw aesthetic leans into the rugged side of minimalism, celebrating the texture and honesty of materials. But what exactly is it? Raw interiors are irregular or rough, weathered and often handworked.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The program aims to raise awareness of the benefits of mass-timber construction, connect building industry professionals interested in the technique and identify development opportunities throughout the city. Teams can submit projects ranging from residential to industrial development.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Hotel Designs Fameed Khalique launches a new handcrafted collection Fameed Khalique launches a new handcrafted collection Globally renowned material supplier to the design industry, Fameed Khalique has launched his latest collection of handcrafted wood veneer wall coverings.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Industrial designer Arik Levy has created Ice of Genesis, a collection of decorative surfaces for Spanish brand Compac that was informed by the Arctic 's frozen lakes. The material mimics the patterns found in ice and was described by Levy as "a balance between solid and liquid".

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Designers are increasingly finding a new appreciation for this ancient material, which has been used by humans since the start of civilisation and is rapidly renewable, naturally insulating, water-resistant and biodegradable. Read on for five examples of projects exploring the potential of wool as a material that can do good rather than harm.

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Deezen

MAY 20, 2024

The Vineyard collection aims to create minimalist outdoor spaces Each piece in the range is made from teak wood and lacquered aluminium, with the tables, sofas and armchairs mounted on castor wheels for an added industrial edge. The Vineyard collection is intended for use in both residential and commercial settings.

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designboom

DECEMBER 3, 2023

alongside drawing on traditional ceramics techniques, the tables are crafted by an industrial 3D printing robot, allowing for larger sizes and a broader material palette.

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Deezen

MARCH 22, 2023

Named Block, the wall-mounted toilet was made using a material developed by Woodio founder Petro Lahtinen that is around 80 per cent wood by volume, incorporating locally sourced aspen and offcuts from the Finnish forest industry. Basically we have developed moulds that can handle non-fluid raw materials," Lahtinen said. "It

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Deezen

MAY 9, 2024

The brand draws upon Japan's traditional taima-fu hemp fabric industry Majotae works with hemp fabric due to its practical benefits as the material is durable, antibacterial, quick-drying, odour-resistant and suitable for many temperatures. Hemp has a long and rich history in Japan going back over 10,000 years, the brand said.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

New Zealand design studio Formway Design has created Denn Chair, a "holistic" workplace chair made from recycled materials, in collaboration with Australian furniture brand Zenith. The studio used a number of different materials and techniques during the design process to meet the brief for an environmentally conscious product.

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Deezen

MAY 5, 2022

Discarded tree forks could replace load-bearing joints in architecture projects using a construction technique developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The greatest value you can give to a material is to give it a load-bearing role in a structure," she told university newspaper MIT Energy Initiative.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The pavilion is constructed from approximately 900 panels, each with a different shape, that fit together using special joints based on traditional Japanese woodworking techniques. The components are suitably sized both for printing and for packing in standard-sized cardboard boxes to facilitate easy shipping.

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Deezen

JULY 1, 2024

The 2024 exhibition offered a glimpse into the future of design, featuring ground-breaking concepts and cutting-edge techniques. The purpose of this project was to discover new techniques, utilising industry-standard software, for texturing, modelling and above all, storytelling.

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