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How to Use Alternative Products and Materials to Reduce a Project’s Carbon Footprint

ArchDaily

Straw insulation offers the lowest carbon footprint across its entire lifetime than any other major insulation material. Image © 11H45 Working within the restrictions of a limited carbon footprint can be one of the hardest – but also most rewarding – parts of a modern architect’s role. Read more »

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Here’s Why Your Commercial Space Must Have Aesthetically-Pleasing Bathrooms

DesignRulz

The bathroom – it’s one of the most used spaces in any commercial establishment. But aesthetics in your commercial bathroom matter more than you may realize. From durability to ambiance, there are many reasons your bathroom deserves as much aesthetic attention as the rest of your commercial space.

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The Latest Trends in Paving Materials for Residential and Commercial Spaces

The Architecture Designs

As the need for durable and attractive paving solutions for residential and commercial spaces continues to grow, the options available to contractors and homeowners alike are becoming more varied. We will also provide an overview of the available options and some tips for choosing the right material for your project. Concrete Paving.

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Baldridge Architects converts Austin commercial units into its own studio

Deezen

Called Burnet Road Offices, the project involved the adaptive reuse of a small commercial complex along a main street in Austin. Maple flooring features on the interior The office contains a lobby, a conference room with a materials library, two private offices, an open-plan work area, a kitchenette and bathrooms.

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Brilliant Bio-Based Materials Curated for Commercial Interiors

Architizer

In the design industry, when we discuss biomaterials, we are actually talking about bio-based materials, which are derived and manufactured from living organisms. Bio-based material is a new and fascinating industry that has come to fruition due to the need for more sustainable construction and manufacturing base materials.

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Roundtable: what materials matter in hotel design

Hotel Designs

Pauline Brettell writes… Surrounded by the innovative use of materials running through the design of the Squire & Partners was unquestionably an appropriate setting for this roundtable conversation – inside a dome structure, overlooking London’s skyline.

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Eight innovative materials and products made from salvaged seashells

Deezen

From concrete-like building materials to restaurant crockery made from the eateries' own food scraps, this roundup explores eight projects created using discarded shells. Designers around the globe have noted the potential that shells have to form the basis of durable products by condensing and combining them with other materials.

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