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Smart, Eco-Conscious Architecture and Décor Inspired by Nature’s Finest Materials

ArchDaily

Image © Brechenmacher & Baumann Photography A new generation of sustainable practices is transforming the architectural landscape. While this knowledge was never truly lost, the techniques associated with these materials have long remained in the background. What is its 'secret'?

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Top 15 Sustainable Building Materials for an Eco-Friendly Future

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Discover top sustainable building materials leading eco-friendly trends with innovative solutions for optimized, greener construction.

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Vibrant pavilions by Foster + Partners and NEON utilize recycled everyday materials

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They were designed as landmarks, inspired by themes of circularity, community, and sustainability. The structures respond to the LFA’s theme of “Reimagine,” in which they utilize everyday materials in innovative ways to encourage reflection on material recycling , reuse , and climate change.

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'Ikigai'-inspired Orchid Pavilion design invites contemplation near Oaxaca

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Photo credit: Rafael Gamo The new Orchid Pavilion from the Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) embodies the Japanese notion of Ikigai (or  'a reason for being') and functions as both a meditative refuge for guests and a resource for the stewardship of local plant life at its site on the outskirts of Puerto Escondido.

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Turning Corn Waste Into an Innovative Bio-Based Material

ArchDaily

Adopting the spirit of the circular economy by harnessing agricultural waste such as corn cobs, rice straw, and sugar cane bagasse for building materials marks a fundamental shift towards sustainable practices, promoting a closed-loop system that minimizes waste and optimizes resource efficiency. Read more »

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From Agro-Waste to Sustainable Structures: Concrete Made from Sugarcane

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Sugarcrete™ Finding effective and valuable solutions for agricultural waste management has been an inspiring challenge for researchers. Read more »

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MIT Mextrópoli installation provides a critical exploration into the use of sustainable construction materials

Archinect

Leventhal Center for Advanced Urbanism (LCAU) for the Mextrópoli Architecture and City Festival in Mexico City is leveraging the school’s recent innovations in materials research to weave a narrative about the centuries-old capital through four materials: paper, wood, earth, and concrete.