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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials”

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The plates, of course, use the most sustainable concrete available on the market. Due to the use of vaulting, these floor plates use 60% less concrete and 80% less steel than the standard floor plates used in the industry. This, he explained, is the concept behind VAULTED AG’s revolutionary floor plates.

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5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards

Hotel Designs

In the process of trying to sift through the style to get to the substance, we discovered a few concepts that both caught our eye and gave us pause for thought. From 3D printing to biophilic bolt-holes, as boundaries shift and expectations rise, the only limit to hotel designs and concepts would appear to be the imagination.

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7 Formidable Sustainable Firms Dynamically Disrupting the Architectural Status Quo

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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. Order your copy today.

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Mizzi Studio Designs 9 Royal Parks Kiosks Using Sustainable Materials and Traditional Craft Techniques

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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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Sustainable Interior Design: 6 Thought-Provoking Projects Prioritizing the Planet

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Interior design has an equally important role to play in ensuring the industry meets its ecological responsibilities. Leading the field, these six remarkable spaces recognized in the Sustainable Interior Project category of the 11 th A+Awards showcase the best eco-conscious design — and offer valuable blueprints for the industry.

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Wastecare is a face serum made from Aizome's industrial wastewater

Deezen

German branding and advertising agency Serviceplan has developed a skincare product made from textile -industry wastewater to promote Japanese startup Aizome's chemical-free dyeing process. Aizome wanted to garner attention for its newly developed dyeing technique that uses high-frequency soundwaves to add plant-based colours to its textiles.

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A Reimagined Monument in Germany and a Scent Installation in the Netherlands: 9 Unbuilt Pavilions Submitted by the ArchDaily Community

ArchDaily

Pavilions are often commissioned for events, exhibitions, or cultural programs, offering opportunities to explore innovative materials, construction techniques, and spatial concepts on a smaller scale. The results are often theatrical, welcoming visitors to new types of spaces, and blending the exterior and the interior.