Deezen

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. All are made from sustainable timber, barring the flagship Horseshoe Kiosk, which is clad in tubular brass, mirroring the ornate metals of the nearby Queen Victoria Memorial.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Dutch designers Suzanne Oude Hengel and Joris de Groot have developed a shoe using just one material – a recyclable thermoplastic that can be knitted, 3D-printed and welded. Parts are welded together, removing the need for glues or other material components.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A sustainable (a.k.a. eco-friendly) building material is one that minimizes its impact on the environment – whether in its production, use, or disposal – and that can be readily recycled. Here we discuss some candidates among the current generation of eco-friendly building materials. Sheep’s Wool.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JULY 12, 2022

Several residential architects are now of the opinion that when looking for a new roof, homeowners could invest in a sustainable roofing system. Several advanced but expensive techniques allow the roofs to produce energy for your home. However, most sustainable roofs have at least one of these factors, so you are good.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Image by Nick Fewings Unsplash For a long time, sustainability in the architectural field was synonymous with technology. Nowadays, however, sustainability increasingly encompasses different strategies that also involve acknowledging vernacular techniques and local materials as crucial for creating sustainable and carbon-neutral buildings.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 1, 2024

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.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We can’t just start building everything out of cardboard to be more sustainable, right? Instead, they focus on sustainability, cultural preservation and real community impact while also pushing the boundaries of creativity and functionality. Well, this firm begs to differ. Meet LUO Studio. Beginning with Version 1.0

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Building and Interiors

JULY 28, 2022

Regarding the future of architecture, there is no doubt that sustainable building materials and designs… The post Solar passive building techniques contribute to sustainable designs & energy efficiency: Ar. Shailendra Surana appeared first on Building And Interiors.

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Westeck News

JANUARY 13, 2023

Studies on Passive Cooling Techniques for Buildings using PCM (Phase Change Material). Scientists across the globe are constantly researching on ways to reduce energy use in residential and commercial buildings to combat climate change by creating sustainable elements. About Westeck Windows and Doors.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Commonly used especially in China, the technique was applied to both ancient monuments and vernacular architecture, with the Great Wall utilizing the technique. Most notably, rammed earth structures use local materials, meaning they have low embodied energy and produce little waste. Read more »

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Deezen

AUGUST 18, 2024

Mexican design studio Locus has utilised 50 per cent recycled materials for the interiors of a Singaporean restaurant in Mexico City. From the conception stage, the use of sustainable materials was prioritised, particularly the use of national white oak wood in much of the interior design," said the studio.

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Arcmax Architects

MARCH 21, 2023

In an effort to protect the environment, many businesses have implemented sustainable methods, and the hospitality sector is no exception. Try utilising environmentally friendly packaging that is recyclable and biodegradable, and try to utilise other materials that can be reused from guest to visitor to cut down on waste.

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Deezen

JUNE 19, 2024

Dundee Design Festival has outlined the sustainability strategy that it hopes will make Scotland 's largest design event the world's most sustainable design festival. The Dundee Design Festival will reuse stored exhibition materials from the V&A Dundee. That doesn't make sense to me. We've created a bit of a monster."

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Deezen

JULY 14, 2023

Dezeen Showroom: 3D-printed room dividers made from food waste and mycelium are among recent sustainably-designed products on Dezeen Showroom. Both are created using 3D-printing techniques and have biomorphic patterns representing the natural materials they are made from.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 3, 2024

Image Due to their aesthetic, sustainable, durable, and resistant qualities, stone materials have accompanied the disciplines of architecture and engineering since their origins. SJAIII / JDEstudio + CDM Casas de México.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Image © Christophe Valtin Wood, one of the oldest building materials, has been continuously reinvented throughout history. As contemporary architecture becomes more and more concerned with sustainability and environmental responsibility, the popularity of the material has also increased. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JUNE 11, 2024

With an oeuvre that blends respect for context, lightness and technology to create environmentally conscious and aesthetically pleasing structures, his approach combines advanced materials with traditional techniques. This is often made explicit in his sketches, as an initial concern, and clearly comes through in the finished works.

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Deezen

AUGUST 2, 2024

American furniture design group MillerKnoll has showcased its material and testing processes through a pair of installations at its showroom in Chicago. According to MillerKnoll vice president of sustainability Gabe Wing, the exhibitions reflect an increase in consumer demands to use more environmentally friendly materials and processes.

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2024

By making it easier to identify textiles that have a greater positive impact on people and planet, FranklinTill hopes to enable a shift towards regenerative materials. "We We can only move towards a regenerative approach to textiles by understanding the full lifecycle of our materials," said co-founder FranklinTill Caroline Till. "As

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

While construction techniques have evolved and been updated over the years, there is still a long way to explore where the understanding of climate, geographic location, sustainability, structural requirements, and other factors determine its degree of application.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As traditional custodians of the land, indigenous communities posses a profound understanding of their ecosystems, locally-available materials, cultural norms and social constrains. This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments. Read more »

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Designers including Fernando Laposse , Studio Furthermore and Future Facility will present work exploring materiality and artificial intelligence at a major exhibition curated by Dezeen for ASUS Zenbook during this year's London Design Festival.

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Archinect

JANUARY 16, 2024

” In announcing Kéré as an award recipient, the organization applauded the architect’s “ exemplary leadership in providing the Gando community the means towards a socially, economically, and ecologically sustainable future through projects that focus on education, health, and the environment.”

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Corporativo UNO project aims to create a healthy and sustainable work environment that fosters people's productivity and well-being, through the use of natural elements and the integration of nature into workspaces. We also make sure to use sustainable construction and design techniques, such as the use of renewable energ.

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The Architecture Designs

JUNE 16, 2024

These sustainable options not only look great but also help reduce carbon footprint. By choosing eco-friendly materials and practices, you can create a beautiful, functional patio that’s kind to the planet. These materials can include recycled pavers, permeable paver s, and natural stone s that are sourced responsibly.

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Deezen

AUGUST 15, 2023

Materials can become a much bigger part of our everyday lives and the way we see the world if people are willing to give up mass production, Natural Material Studio founder Bonnie Hvillum tells Dezeen in this interview. I want materials to play an active role in our way of understanding the world," she told Dezeen. "I

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Dezeen School Shows: we've rounded up six projects presented on Dezeen School Shows that aim to innovate and upgrade material and textile design. According to Moser, this method only needs a small quantity of water compared to traditional fabric dying techniques and it does not involve chemicals that cause environmental damage.

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DesignRulz

JULY 24, 2023

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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Deezen

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Used to create bricks that can be stacked in interlocking patterns, the process involves pushing different samples of cob – a construction material made from earth and straw – through 3D-printed extrusion moulds known as dies. Avoiding firing makes cob bricks an extremely low-carbon building material."

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Architizer

JANUARY 18, 2024

Renewable and eco-friendly materials like recycled metal and low-VOC paints can improve indoor air quality, while passive design strategies optimize natural light and ventilation. Crafted from 90% salvaged materials, the space is a rich patchwork of texture and color. Rather, the past life of each material becomes imbued in the space.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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Deezen

JULY 25, 2023

Passive cooling techniques in architecture, reflective paint and water-filled windows are featured among the methods that designers and architects are using to mitigate heat in energy-efficient ways. Read on to see eight projects featuring heat mitigation techniques.

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Architizer

JUNE 11, 2024

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have made a breakthrough in the development of low carbon cement, by University of Cambridge, Materials Processing Institute Some countries have made progress. A material which, the BBC argues, “forms the foundation of the modern economy, both literally and metaphorically.”

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. Through design, the use of trunks or branches of trees in their entirety can accentuate their innate mechanical properties for structural sustainability. Wood Chip Barn Project, 2016. Read more »

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Architonic

OCTOBER 9, 2022

In addition to the use of recyclable materials and sustainable manufacturing techniques, transport routes and supply chains, reparability and adaptability in the event of changing living conditions, are also cruci…

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Hotel Designs

MAY 31, 2023

Now, it is ever important that the brand’s material credentials meet the standard of design. Printed vertical hues of subtle colour fuse with a woven striped effect to create interesting overlaying techniques which add depth and texture to the collection.

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