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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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Marina Tabassum installs bamboo Khudi Bari house at Vitra Campus

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A demountable house by Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum has been installed as "a reminder of the precariousness of our existence" at the Vitra Campus in Germany. These materials are chosen for being low-cost, lightweight and easily prefabricated in small manufacturing workshops in Bangladesh.

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Seven key installations and exhibitions from Melbourne Design Week 2024

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Photo is by Tim Carrafa 100 Circles, by Revival Projects Material consultancy Revival Projects created 100 timber urns from five large Cypress Macrocarpa trees. The renewable material features sound absorption properties and can also be used as a humidity indicator.

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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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