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Christien Meindertsma invents technique for 3D printing with wool

Deezen

Dutch designer Christien Meindertsma has developed a robot that can build three-dimensional volumes out of wool. The device uses a felting technique to bind the wool together The attachment works with all different types of wool. It's a technique you can use with any European wool," the designer told Dezeen.

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

Architizer

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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Solar passive building techniques contribute to sustainable designs & energy efficiency: Ar. Shailendra Surana

Building and Interiors

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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Creating a Sustainable Resort Techniques for Minimizing Environmental Impact

Arcmax Architects

In an effort to protect the environment, many businesses have implemented sustainable methods, and the hospitality sector is no exception. Absolutely, that is accurate. We are all aware of the significant environmental harm that has occurred in recent years. I'll talk about environmentally friendly hotel procedures in today's blog post.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. There are a variety of approaches you can use to develop this collaborative sustainable culture.

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

Architizer

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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Animal-centric interspecies design goes "beyond sustainability"

Deezen

A new design trend prioritises the needs of bugs and animals above human beings. Rima Sabina Aouf finds out if "interspecies design" is the next step in creating more sustainable spaces and objects. We need to think beyond sustainability towards prioritising the natural world."