designboom

AUGUST 15, 2022

the 'bambass' concept is more sustainable than traditional plastic headphones, as more than 70% of the material used is eco-friendly or recyclable. The post this bamboo headphones concept merges traditional indian craftsmanship and sustainability appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 12, 2022

Two months after being named the designer of the prestigious annual MPavilion commission in Melbourne, Australia, Thailand-based practice all(zone) has revealed an experimental concept featuring a mixture of materials and forms they claim are previously unseen in the country's architectural history.

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ArchDaily

JULY 13, 2023

The 2023 installment was centered on the theme of sustainability in its various forms, encompassing subjects related to migration, digital building technologies and material research, future urban developments, and housing, bringing together architects, designers, artists, academics, and photographers from 52 different countries.

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Archinect

MAY 6, 2024

A new experimental demonstration glamping concept that represents likely the first building project made using mycelium in the Czech Republic has debuted from the home reconstruction financier Buřinka with a cross-disciplinary team from Mykilio and the Czech Technical University called MYMO.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2024

British design studio Seymourpowell has put cheap electronic goods under the spotlight with Un-Made, a project imagining four possible ways to design for quick disassembly and recycling. Un-Made suggests automated disassembly mechanisms for an electric toothbrush The first Un-Made concept is a pin mechanism.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A conceptual wildfire detection system powered by renewable energy and composed of recycled Samsung smartphones has been named the winner of the Re:Create Design Challenge. Powered by renewable energy, the proposal was designed with the ambition to reduce the time elapsed between the genesis of the fire and when it is reported.

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Architizer

JANUARY 18, 2024

Interior design has an equally important role to play in ensuring the industry meets its ecological responsibilities. 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.

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

For 20 years, the nonprofit has provided leadership and designed actions toward this shift and a healthy future for all. The urgency to address the pressing issues of climate change, social inequalities and the need for sustainable, resilient and livable communities is more evident than ever. Free Design of the Façade 3.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The plates, of course, use the most sustainable concrete available on the market. From the jump, our conversation was all about proving his thesis that geometry, or building technique, is more important than materials when it comes to sustainable construction. Block, it must be noted, is no longer simply a researcher.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2024

With just over three weeks left to enter Dezeen Awards 2024 , we spoke to last year's sustainability winners about how their success led to attention and new clients. Propel your idea to the next level" As a start-up, PulpaTronics believes Dezeen Awards served as a prestigious endorsement and gave it a chance to elevate its concept.

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Deezen

AUGUST 30, 2023

Promotion: window manufacturer Velux and Danish architecture studio EFFEKT have created a design tool to help architects and developers build sustainably "with little cost and effort". This free tool offers a simple, holistic framework for the planning, ideation and design of sustainable buildings," said Velux.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In addition to contributing to more socially-oriented communities, porches were historically important design features to help inhabitants cope with warmer weather (and a signature element of the New Urbanism movement). Located in the heart of Atlanta, The Kendeda Building was designed to make a statement.

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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. The kiosks mark the entrances to Hyde Park, Green Park and St James’s Park, designed as 360-degree sculptural entities with canopies that swell out like a tree’s crown.

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Deezen

JUNE 26, 2023

Over the past year, searches for sustainable fashion have grown in popularity on Pinterest. We round up 10 projects from our sustainable fashion board which feature items made from more environmentally friendly materials. The fashion industry generates an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste every year.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2024

The main goal of the display is to draw attention to sustainable, accessible, and equitable futures while highlighting the value of alternative responses to resource constraints. DAAR's "Concrete Tent" combines elements of a mobile tent and concrete house, exploring the concept of "permanent temporariness.” Read more »

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Architizer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. In some instances, sustainability is employed as a marketing tool, reinforced by superficial practices with little environmental benefit. The team has even pledged to eliminate embodied carbon from every commercial interior space they design by 2030.

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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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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Project Status: Concept. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? What was the greatest design challenge you faced during the project, and how did you navigate it? How did the context of your project — environmental, social or cultural — influence your design? © Lefteris Tsikandilakis.

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Architonic

JUNE 9, 2022

Sustainability is, to put it plainly, the most pressing issue in design, with the obvious effects of climate change impossible to ignore for any longer. It is precisely in this area that fresh ideas and new concepts are needed. I recently did an in…

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The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Introduction to Sustainable Architecture Sustainable architecture is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. As we face environmental challenges, the role of architecture in shaping a sustainable future becomes increasingly vital. But what exactly is sustainable architecture?

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Promotion: a fashion label, packaging designer and coffee roastery are three brands from Switzerland taking part in the Swiss Design Accelerator Program in San Francisco , USA. The three studios – YVY , Paula Cermeño León and Mikafi – represent innovative design practices emerging from Switzerland.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2023

London studio Waugh Thistleton Architects has unveiled the Black & White Building, a mass-timber office building designed for The Office Group in Shoreditch with a slatted tulipwood facade. The design means that you also get the beauty of the timber internally," Waugh Thistleton co-founder Andrew Waugh told Dezeen.

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The Spaces

MAY 3, 2022

Eco-conscious eyewear brand Monc celebrates the rocky landscapes of the Italian Dolomites with biodegradable and salvaged materials at its new London store on Chiltern Street. The Monc Marylebone shop is designed by London-based studio Nina + Co. Balenciaga’s Raw Architecture concept has arrived on London’s New Bond Street.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

A new series of reports on macro design trends reveals fascinating insights into the direction in which architects and designers are traveling — and harmony lies at the heart of the first publication. For architects, the report is a veritable goldmine of inspiration. Photo by Dany Eid/Expo 2020 Dubai. The biggest takeaway?

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Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Design studio D415 has used standard construction materials such as plasterboard and steel profiles in unexpected ways to create a concept store in Bratislava , spotlighting young fashion designers from Slovakia and neighbouring Czechia.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2024

Courtesy of SolarLab When designing facades, various factors can influence their conception. Today, technology has been integrated to create a more textured and expressive architecture , explore diverse materialities, and promote circular and low-carbon architecture. Read more »

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Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Designer Helena Elston has created a collection of upcycled clothing made from mycelium and London-sourced textile waste, which explores "how we can produce beautiful things from discarded materials ". The designer also created a navy trouser suit. The garments have an earthy texture. The garments have an earthy texture.

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Habitus Living

JULY 12, 2023

It’s not surprising that EV brand Polestar has a distinct design foundation given that the CEO is the ex-head of design from Volvo. What makes it a unique car brand, however, is the extent to which sustainability and design have been harnessed throughout the entire process.

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Deezen

APRIL 28, 2024

Dezeen School Shows: an education centre geared toward the creation of contemporary art is featured in this school show by Florence Institute of Design International. The Design Research Project and Building Systems courses are held during the final year of the three-year interior design programme.

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Deezen

MARCH 18, 2024

Swedish mobility company Vidde has developed an electric snowmobile in partnership with Italian design studio Pininfarina that aims to minimise carbon emissions while being fun to drive. The post Pininfarina designs "world's cleanest snowmobile" for Vidde appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

JANUARY 27, 2023

Dezeen School Shows: we've picked eight student projects that feature in Dezeen School Shows that use 3D models to display design solutions. Physical modelmaking has been used by architects and designers throughout history to represent building concepts throughout the design process, from initial ideation stages to final scale models.

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Bustler

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Registration Deadline: Feb 19, 2023; Submission Deadline Mar 4, 2023 The Mountain Resort Design Competition is a fantastic opportunity for architects, landscape architects, urban designers, and other design professionals to create an unforgettable and sustainable resort experience.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design – The Kendeda Building was created to foster environmental education, research, and a public forum for community outreach. As the first Living Building of its kind in the Southeast US, the project sets a new standard for sustainability. Budget: 10M – 50M.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Through a thoughtful fusion of form and function, the design seeks to create immersive experiences where spatial arrangement, materials, lighting, and colors synergize to establish a sense of harmony. The design concept centers around organic curves that delicately embrace five mango trees on the site.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Moreover, designers use the decomposition, reorganization and collision of texture and material to build a simple and lively volume. Architizer chatted with Muchuan Xu from Vantree Design to learn more about this project. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design?

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Hotel Designs

JUNE 26, 2023

The colours and materials of the apartments here are inspired by the district – lively, warm and welcoming, rich in shades and eclectic. The intent is to keep as much existing flooring as possible as a sustainable choice and yet to retain the balance among the new and existing floor finishes while respecting the design concept.

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