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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 project was made possible with the help of robotics company TFT , which worked with Meindertsma to develop a custom robot arm. It's a technique you can use with any European wool," the designer told Dezeen.

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Sustainable Suburban Expansion: How Architects Are Reawakening Dormant Developments

Architizer

Addressing the ecological, economic and social challenges caused by urban sprawl underscores the urgent need for a sustainable approach to suburban expansion. Further, this forward-thinking approach embraces sustainable design practices, including green building techniques and energy efficiency.

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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. Sustainability does not mean thinking smaller — just thinking differently. Order your copy today.

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Sustainable Architecture: How Green Building Practices are Reshaping the Industry

DesignRulz

In the fast-paced architecture world, wherein buildings rise and cities expand rapidly, enforcing sustainable practices must be prioritized. However, a sustainable building goes beyond bricks and mortar. Architects are pivotal in executing these sustainable routines, affecting how buildings are designed, built, and utilized.

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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. The skincare product was made primarily from the wastewater produced during Aizome's plant-based dyeing process.

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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. 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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Woodio develops toilet made from wood chips

Deezen

Named Block, the wall-mounted toilet was made using a material developed by Woodio founder Petro Lahtinen that is around 80 per cent wood by volume, incorporating locally sourced aspen and offcuts from the Finnish forest industry. Basically we have developed moulds that can handle non-fluid raw materials," Lahtinen said. "It