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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Climate changes have had a massive impact on the global environment, and every individual has some part to play. Building green is beneficial for the environment and a positive step towards reducing the carbon footprint. Building green is beneficial for the environment and a positive step towards reducing the carbon footprint.

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The Rise of 3D-Printed Prefabricated Homes

ArchDaily

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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FranklinTill shares nine principles for a shift to regenerative materials

Deezen

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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Modulyss' carpet tiles aim to "foster an environment of comfort and inclusion"

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Well-chosen carpet features can elevate your design and foster an environment of comfort and inclusion." The tiles can be mixed and matched between patterns and collections Modulyss is a Belgian brand that designs and manufactures floor tiles that can be used in a variety of interiors.

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Architectural Details: Why Metal Is the Perfect Material for Dynamic Educational Projects

Architizer

As designers imagine the future of educational buildings, the values and materials of today will inform school environments for decades to come. The team wanted to design a new public-facing identity while creating a safe, enduring environment for kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Presidio Knolls School.

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A new set of manufacturers is producing carbon-storing, plant-based building materials sourced from the farms, forests, and factories of rural America

The Architect's Newsletter

The post A new set of manufacturers is producing carbon-storing, plant-based building materials sourced from the farms, forests, and factories of rural America appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. Consider the story of the Three Little Pigs and their three little houses.

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HP launches three DesignJet plotters made from recycled materials

Deezen

Following the sleek style of the brand's other DesignJet printers, the plotters were created to streamline and suit the environment of any home or office interior. The post HP launches three DesignJet plotters made from recycled materials appeared first on Dezeen. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.