Deezen

APRIL 25, 2024

to create a low-carbon materials charter for these spaces that includes lighting and street furniture. Putting this sustainable design agenda into practice, the street lighting was designed to be manufactured using decommissioned lampposts and components sourced from building sites. Concepto and Studio 5.5

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2024

By making it easier to identify textiles that have a greater positive impact on people and planet, FranklinTill hopes to enable a shift towards regenerative materials. "We We can only move towards a regenerative approach to textiles by understanding the full lifecycle of our materials," said co-founder FranklinTill Caroline Till. "As

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Architizer

JUNE 10, 2024

Hybrid construction materials and techniques might be the beacon of hope in a construction industry riddled with carbon-intensive practices and logistical challenges. Traditional construction methods and materials fall short of meeting the rigorous standards of eco-consciousness.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JULY 12, 2022

Let’s look at the sustainable alternative to roofing materials. Solar power has been consistently developing over the decades and is now becoming more affordable for the average homeowner. Corrugated roofing is one of the most used materials for average homes. These factors can be quite overwhelming and make the process tedious.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 9, 2024

Image © Paul Vu As construction materials costs increase , builders and developers are seeking alternatives to traditional home construction methods to address housing shortages. This technology promises quicker, cheaper construction and the potential to extrude local and recycled materials. Read more »

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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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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Timber is a renewable resource that is underutilized as a structural material.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The designer and the studio displayed several of their creations — a pink chair called Loopy and three vessels with a look reminiscent of woven baskets — at the Material Matters fair during the London Design Festival. It has also reinforced how important the close relationship is between artists and manufacturers. "It

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

ACAN Natural Materials Group co-ordinator Aurore Baulier calls on architects to embrace stone 's natural qualities and reintroduce the material into their toolkits in this Stone Age 2.0 Swapping traditional materials – or materials that are traditional now – for stone can be done."

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Deezen

MARCH 21, 2024

Launched in 1949 on the premise of "pushing recycling in the design industry" by turning industrial textile waste into premium rugs, all of the brand’s products now contain 68 per cent waste material. Bolon's products contain 68 per cent waste material "Recycling is woven into everything we do," Bolon told Dezeen. "In

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction The high-quality mold manufacturing industry has experienced significant advancements in recent years, driven by the rapid development of material technologies. In this article, we will explore the latest innovations in mold material technologies and their applications in various industries.

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Architonic

OCTOBER 8, 2023

<p>Sustainability and circularity in the design world are gradually changing from zeitgeist trends into the fundamentals of modern manufacturing. By instead repurposing the same objects, the difficult recycling process can be avoided.

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Architizer

MAY 21, 2024

The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the Montréal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste. The judging process for Architizer's 12th Annual A+Awards is now away.

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Deezen

MARCH 22, 2023

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. It is the manufacturing process of the ceramics that causes the environmental impact."

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The plan will increase pedestrianism in the area while tying its development to core principles of sustainable building and green design, the architects say.

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Deezen

AUGUST 23, 2023

Local design firm Prowl Studio and investment company Baukunst have shown a variety of sustainable materials including aquatic plants meant for animal feed and an electric RV at a pop-up exhibition in San Francisco. Using natural polymers found in the algae, the company produces a compostable, non-toxic material alternative to plastic.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Stone has the potential to become a go-to, low-carbon structural material, but barriers around quarrying and a lack of awareness must be overcome to make this a reality, experts tell Dezeen in this Stone Age 2.0 She explained that the proximity of a quarry to the construction site is important if the material is to be used sustainably.

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BD+C

JANUARY 26, 2021

For the past half-dozen years or so, off-site manufacturers of components and modules have sprung up in response to growing demand for commercial prefabrication and modular construction.

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Deezen

JULY 14, 2022

Welsh startup Space Forge has developed the ForgeStar-0 satellite, which will make electronic components and materials that are "impossible to manufacture on Earth" in space. Forgestar-0 is a satellite by Space Forge that can be used to manufacture materials. Scientists are looking to space for solutions".

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Image Courtesy of Randers Tegl Bricks are versatile and long-lasting building materials that combine technical and aesthetic qualities. In a variety of shapes, dimensions, textures, and colors –depending on the manufacturing process and type of clay– incorporating bricks into architecture creates dynamic facades and structures.

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Deezen

JUNE 30, 2023

Scientists at the University of Manchester have developed a concrete-like material that could be made with extraterrestrial dust and used to build colonies on the moon and on Mars. The resulting material had a compressive strength of around 40 megapascals, but the use of blood made it a "less feasible" option.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 20, 2022

“Higher interest rates and fear of recession are first and foremost on the mind of most builders and developers, and potentially restraining starts activity. However, as some material prices head lower and more public dollars come into the market for inf.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2023

North Carolina firm Plantd Materials has developed a material consisting of processed perennial grasses that it says will be lighter and stronger than traditional timber boards while capturing more carbon. Plantd Materials created a set of machinery that uses heat and pressure to press shredded grass into panels.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Swedish furniture designer Emma Olbers has created the Now or never – 1kg CO2e exhibition at Stockholm Furniture Fair to showcase the climate impact of materials commonly used in architecture and furniture design. And the weight, when I lifted the materials onto the table. Transport stands for four or so per cent.

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Architecture Ideas

APRIL 18, 2023

If you’re looking for a sheet metal manufacturer for your business, there are several factors you need to consider. Choosing the right manufacturer can make all the difference in the quality of your products and the success of your business. Quality Assurance Quality should be a top priority for any sheet metal manufacturer.

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Archinect

MAY 26, 2023

Generative design" is a technology-driven design process that employs algorithms and/or artificial intelligence (AI) to develop optimized design solutions. For this installment, we're featuring a term central to current conversations on how architects can use artificial intelligence in the design process.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Hotel Designs Duravit focuses on sustainable and durable materials Duravit focuses on sustainable and durable materials Duravit is constantly researching innovative and ecological materials to help reduce CO2 emissions to enable durable and sustainable products to be manufactured.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Award-winning Texan architecture studio Lake|Flato has partnered with developer Oaxaca Interests to create HiFAB, a new venture producing homes smaller than 2000 square feet. Oaxaca Interests is a Texas-based real estate operator, developer, and investment firm.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative phase thanks to breakthroughs in material science. Advanced construction materials are revolutionizing the way we build, offering enhanced durability, sustainability, and efficiency. From self-healing concrete to smart materials, the possibilities seem limitless.

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Architizer

APRIL 21, 2022

Architecture is defined by materials and construction. In terms of building envelopes, structures, and systems, there are two primary manufacturing methods used. Additive manufacturing processes add material layer-by-layer, while subtractive manufacturing removes material to create building components or parts.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From captivating illustrations during the design development phase to murals and artistic pieces that form an integral part of spatial conception , art plays an essential role in architectural production and society.

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Architizer

MARCH 1, 2023

Learn more and register > Architects and manufacturers work hand-in-hand to bring big ideas to life. Developing novel technologies and methods to create new architectural products, furniture and customized panels, Arktura partners with architects and clients through their Solutions Studio.

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Architizer

MAY 2, 2022

A leading manufacturer of surfaces, Cosentino ’s products are invariably beautiful, resilient, and suited to a wide range of purposes. The need for sustainable manufacturing practices is, to put it simply, an imperative. Cosentino uses the term “Circular Economy” to describe their sustainable approach to resources.

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ArchDaily

MAY 24, 2023

This waste has a promising potential to replace energy-intensive building systems, such as concrete and brick, by providing building materials that combine sustainability and structural efficiency. Read more »

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

There are currently thousands of groundbreaking products in development that have been conceived by the minds of radical thinkers, each to help architects and designers make better choices for the planet. While many sectors are charging forward, the field of materials is rapidly progressing and reshaping how we approach design specifications.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Dezeen School Shows: we've rounded up six projects presented on Dezeen School Shows that aim to innovate and upgrade material and textile design. MA Fashion and Technology student Katharina Halusa has developed a machine-assisted process for textile braiding to use in accessories and apparel design. View the full school show ›.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Researchers from the University of Chicago have invented a cladding material that changes colour to help with heating or cooling and could be retrofitted to improve buildings' energy efficiency. Top: the material appears yellow under thermal imaging when in heating mode and purple when cooling.

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