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Flexibility and Innovation: Customized Solar Panels for Facade Integration

ArchDaily

Partly because dark colors better harvest sunlight to be turned into electricity, but also because silicon –the primary material used in most high-efficiency photovoltaic panels– tends to be dark in its crystalline form. Read more »

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Environmental Innovation: 8 Materials at the Forefront of the Sustainable Design Revolution

Architizer

Environmental awareness has become one of the fundamental drivers for innovation in architecture. From the technological building systems we choose for our projects to considering the carbon impact of where a product comes from to have a better awareness of the materials our products are made out of.

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On the wall – design innovation from Newmor

Hotel Designs

We wanted to celebrate the craftsmanship in all fields, whether its architecture, weaving, sculpting, tailoring and manufacturing.” ” Image caption: Piazza | Image credit: Newmor Piazza captivates with sleek lines and a subtle metallic finish which glistens like the windows overlooking a bustling town square.

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Duravit focuses on sustainable and durable materials

Hotel Designs

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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Why aren't more architects using stone as a building material?

Deezen

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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Sheet Metal Manufacturer: A Guide to Choosing the Right One

Architecture Ideas

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. What Is Sheet Metal Fabrication? It is often used in decorative applications.

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Norwegian Presence exhibition celebrates material ingenuity

Deezen

A bench sculpted with a chainsaw and a chair made from flooring offcuts were among exhibits at this year's Norwegian Presence exhibition at Milan design week , which explored inventive ways of using raw materials. Henrik Ødegaard showed hooks made from offcuts, while Poppy Lawman presented a table with a flame-treated finish.