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Repurposing Discarded Waste Materials Into a 100%* Recycled Washbasin

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of VitrA Producing sustainable materials and products demands constant analysis of how we conserve resources and manage waste effectively. In that context, sustaining the dialogue on waste disposal is fundamental to positively impacting our environment and maximizing circular economy opportunities. Read more »

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Hotels in Mexico: Utilizing Natural Materials and Waste in Contemporary Construction

ArchDaily

Image © Pacha Mother / Adrian Hernandez In the quest to promote a more sustainable construction where the use of natural materials contributes to the transmission of local traditions and cultures , an increasing number of architecture projects are exploring different resources and techniques to address environmental, economic, or social concerns.

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UT Austin's Materials Lab awarded $60,000 grant to reframe collection with focus on sustainable materials

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The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture 's Materials Lab and Interior Design Program have been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Angelo Donghia Foundation. It will highlight materials relating to circularity, embodied carbon , health and toxicity, and social equity. “For the Interior Design Progra.

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Sustainable Practice: 7 Legendary Designs Using the Landscape as an Architectural Material

Architizer

If Architizer’s Sustainable Practice series has taught us anything, it’s that environmentally friendly buildings often take us back to basics in terms of resources. We’ve looked at a number of highly technical projects, nevertheless materials have usually been natural, or as natural as possible.

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ICON Unveils Groundbreaking Construction Innovations at SXSW: Revolutionizing Building with Robotics, AI, and Sustainable Materials

ArchDaily

Dubbed “Domus Ex Machina,” the event showcased a range of innovations, such as an AI Architect created for home design and construction, a digital library containing over 60 pre-designed home plans, a new eco-friendly building material , and a robotic printed facilitating multi-story construction.

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The Role of Flexible Roofing Membranes in Sustainable Building Design

ArchDaily

Today, sustainability stands as a key challenge, adding new dimensions to the debate, bringing together form, function, the responsible choice of materials and long-term thinking. Adapting to these demands has never held more significance. Read more »

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A Carbon Calculator for Building Sustainably: Codesign and 2050 Materials Launch New App Feature

ArchDaily

It is in this context that Codesign has proudly partnered with 2050 Materials to launch an early-stage Carbon Calculator. This simple tool takes the building data from Codesign's building model and combines it with user-selected properties to calculate the carbon impact of the design. Read more »

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