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Softblock rug revives "world's oldest rug-making technique"

Deezen

Rug manufacturer Peace Industry used an endangered Iranian felting technique to develop this colourful reversible rug with a different pattern on each side. We have managed to reverse this trend by reintroducing a high-quality sustainable product that has both an ancient and modern appeal." The photography is by Aassttiinn.

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Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture triumphs as Dezeen Awards 2024 sustainability winners revealed

Deezen

Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture has won Dezeen Awards 2024 sustainable project of the year following the announcement of all six sustainability category winners at a party in London. The sustainability master jury described the renovation as "ambitious and surgically done".

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The Nubian Vault: Applying Old Construction Techniques to Modern Building Problems

Architizer

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. Sustainability, though perhaps anachronistic, has always been a key feature of the Nubian vault.

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Sustainable Architecture: How Green Building Practices are Reshaping the Industry

DesignRulz

In the fast-paced architecture world, wherein buildings rise and cities expand rapidly, enforcing sustainable practices must be prioritized. However, a sustainable building goes beyond bricks and mortar. Architects are pivotal in executing these sustainable routines, affecting how buildings are designed, built, and utilized.

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Christien Meindertsma invents technique for 3D printing with wool

Deezen

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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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials”

Architizer

The plates, of course, use the most sustainable concrete available on the market. 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. Sustainability does not mean thinking smaller — just thinking differently. Order your copy today.

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Viriato creates sustainable furnishings for hospitality interiors

Deezen

Promotion: Portuguese company Viriato has set out its commitment to support sustainable materials and energy-efficient production methods for furniture used in hotels and other hospitality settings. It sources its wood from closely managed, sustainable forests, with 89 per cent of it purchased in Portugal.