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Unlocking Sustainable Architecture with Wood-Based Materials

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The path of recycled wood leads to new high-quality wood-based materials via innovative processes. Image: Anna Bauer Sustainability has been deeply rooted in EGGER's corporate DNA since 1961. Long before it became a global imperative, Fritz Egger Sr. Long before it became a global imperative, Fritz Egger Sr. Read more

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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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Building a Sustainable Future: Sports Facilities Made from Bamboo

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© Tommaso Riva As awareness of sustainable development grows, bamboo is emerging as an attractive alternative to traditional construction materials. This innovative material is making significant inroads in the construction of sports facilities, showcasing how sustainable practices can shape a greener future.

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Cement Can Be A (More) Sustainable Material

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Centro de Interpretação do Românico / spaceworkers. Image © Fernando Guerra | FG+SG "If the cement industry were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, with about 2.8 billion tons, surpassed only by China and the United States."

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A New Generation of Living Buildings Using Hygromorphic Materials

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programming hygromorphic response, open when wet and open when dry, and thicker materials for slow response. But what if everything we are looking for (in terms of sustainability) could come from the materials themselves, taking advantage of their intrinsic properties, without even relying on electricity? Read more »

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Land as Raw Material: Latin American Homes Built With Locally Sourced Soil

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Transforming raw materials from the soil into architecture. The use of materials extracted from the local soil serves a dual purpose. Environmentally, choosing locally sourced materials from the start of a project reduces transportation needs and carbon emissions, supporting sustainability efforts. Read more »

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Iceland’s National Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale Explores Lava as Sustainable Building Material

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This pavilion, commissioned by Iceland Design and Architecture, will showcase an innovative approach to creating sustainable building materials from controlled lava flows. architects. Read more »