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Natural Material Studio turns wood offcuts into biomaterials to "utilise the whole tree"

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Danish firm Natural Material Studio has created four biomaterials out of sawdust salvaged from the sawmill of flooring manufacturer Dinesen to explore the potential of using wood waste to make building materials. The studio cast this combination into paper-thin, caramel-coloured sheets.

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Henning Larsen uses natural materials for Danish school extension

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The angular timber-clad extension, which contains science classrooms, is intended to demonstrate the potential of natural materials in architecture. It was designed by Henning Larsen with the aim of having the carbon sequestered in the construction materials help to offset the building's lifetime emissions.

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From Timeless Materials to High-Tech Hybrids: A New Era in Architecture and Construction

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Hybrid construction materials and techniques might be the beacon of hope in a construction industry riddled with carbon-intensive practices and logistical challenges. Traditional construction methods and materials fall short of meeting the rigorous standards of eco-consciousness. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Ten interiors featuring natural materials and timeless accents

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D Line has been designing and manufacturing architectural hardware and sanitary ware since 1971. Here are 10 projects where D Line's products have been used to add timeless accents to interiors with natural materials, including homes, hotels, restaurants and even a medical facility.

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Natural Connections exhibition aims to "help people rediscover nature"

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Devised by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), Natural Connections was on show in the entrance hall of the cultural building Matadero Madrid. Top: Natural Connections features playful furniture pieces. The pieces were given minimal finishing to mimic the texture of the tree they came from.

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Lapitec is a high-performance architectural material made from natural minerals

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Promotion : used across facades and architectural interventions Lapitec is a sintered stone architectural material that is developed to have a superior performance to stone and porcelain. Eternal and beautiful, like nature," said the brand. The material is made from 100 per cent natural minerals.

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Fernando Laposse and Perrier-Jouët collaborate on floral installation for Design Miami

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Promotion: Mexican artist Fernando Laposse aims to honour French champagne house Perrier-Jouët 's heritage in an installation at Design Miami made up of 3D-printed animals and flowers. Birds, insects and flowers feature in the installation Laposse's work goes beyond celebrating the beauty of nature.