ArchDaily

JUNE 11, 2024

With an oeuvre that blends respect for context, lightness and technology to create environmentally conscious and aesthetically pleasing structures, his approach combines advanced materials with traditional techniques. This is often made explicit in his sketches, as an initial concern, and clearly comes through in the finished works.

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Deezen

JULY 14, 2023

Dezeen Showroom: 3D-printed room dividers made from food waste and mycelium are among recent sustainably-designed products on Dezeen Showroom. Loom has a pale finish and is made from mycelium, whereas mustart-hued Jugoso is made out of orange rinds. The pieces are made from recycled plastic, which creates the mottled pattern.

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Urban Design Associates

APRIL 26, 2024

Much of the sustainability-focused technology and resources available today give you the flexibility to create a completely custom space designed to fit your desired aesthetic. Here are four trends we are seeing in sustainable luxury properties that you can use to lower the environmental impact of your dream home.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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. While many sectors are charging forward, the field of materials is rapidly progressing and reshaping how we approach design specifications.

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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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Hotel Designs

MAY 14, 2024

Hotel Designs Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? Image credit: Zennio SH: So at what point do you all start looking for sustainable solutions or alternatives for each of your projects? There needs to be a reason for everything.

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Dwell

MAY 23, 2022

Whatever the scope of the project, the factors that go into choosing the best decking material are the same across the board: beauty, durability, cost, and sustainability. For the Magalhaeses, who love gathering friends and family in the backyard, choosing a material that would be safe for kids to run around on was top of mind.

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Available in a range of striking decorative effects, all remaining true to the natural textures of cork bark, it creates a unique wall finish. “Our range of cork products use processed waste product, but with Rusticork, we’ve gone one step closer to harnessing the original material in its purest form,” said Paulo Rocha, Granorte.

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2024

His predictions for what we will see when it comes to design next year range from the rise of material intelligence to the rush for sustainable accreditation. The appetite to use such creations in projects will increase in 2024 as designers strive to create products with greater material sensitivity.

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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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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2024

In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2024

In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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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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Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Design studio D415 has used standard construction materials such as plasterboard and steel profiles in unexpected ways to create a concept store in Bratislava , spotlighting young fashion designers from Slovakia and neighbouring Czechia. The post D415 reimagines mundane materials for Bratislava boutique Som Store appeared first on Dezeen.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As designers imagine the future of educational buildings, the values and materials of today will inform school environments for decades to come. Photo by Rachel Godbe Turning structural staircases into textural focal points, BŌK Modern fabricated their panels from 14GA steel with a primer and powder-coated finish for durability.

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Architizer

JANUARY 18, 2024

Renewable and eco-friendly materials like recycled metal and low-VOC paints can improve indoor air quality, while passive design strategies optimize natural light and ventilation. Crafted from 90% salvaged materials, the space is a rich patchwork of texture and color. Rather, the past life of each material becomes imbued in the space.

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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

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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Deezen

JULY 8, 2022

Sustainably-sourced timber has been used for the structure, cladding and interior of this mews home in Highgate, London , designed by local architect Russell Jones. The post Timber structure and finishes define London home by Russell Jones appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Rory Gardiner.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Interior design practice Object Space Place has revamped the Apricity restaurant interior in London with second-hand furniture and reclaimed materials. The project has been shortlisted in the sustainable interior category of Dezeen Awards 2022 , which will announce its winners next week.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Swedish studio White Arkitekter has been chosen to design the all-electric Velindre Cancer Centre in Wales, which will be built partly with low-carbon materials and follow circular economy principles. Other bio-based and low-carbon materials proposed for the building include lime and clay renders, which will be used for the interior finishes.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Energy-positive home with innovative biobased facade This remarkable sustainable home is equipped with biobased insulation and a wooden facade finished with fungus paint. The home's facade is constructed with wood and flax, biobased materials sourced from renewable resources with a minimal ecological footprint.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Architecture studio Polysmiths used cork panels to clad internal and external surfaces at Cork House in east London , which was built using materials available during the Covid-19 lockdown. This material palette gives the interior an earthy and cocooning feel. The studio used materials that were not affected by supply chain issues.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 31, 2023

Now, it is ever important that the brand’s material credentials meet the standard of design. Inherently fire retardant, the fabrics are made from 100 per cent recycled fabrics, although hotel patrons will be delighted by the high-quality finish.

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Architizer

JANUARY 24, 2024

However, truly great architecture has always understood the importance of ‘sustainable practice.’ ’ Superlatives should never factor, choices should be led by overriding environmental factors, and the finished product should complement the setting, not make unreasonable demands.

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Deezen

JANUARY 19, 2023

British architect Norman Foster explains his studio 's approach towards sustainability and his views on concrete, timber, aviation and Architects Declare in this exclusive interview. Foster said the studio, which is the UK's largest, aims to create buildings that are both sustainable and improve people's lives.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Other than the eye-catching canary color finish, the project is visually dominated by an extended grand external staircase. A new terraced timber pavilion space is enacted on the rooftop, completed by an arrangement of native plants and constructed using a palette of bio-based materials.

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Hotel Designs

JUNE 6, 2023

The sophistication and elegance of bespoke FF&E furniture are undoubtedly augmented by meticulous adherence to sustainability practices. Sustainable practices in FF&E start from the nascent stages, while consciously opting for recycled, upcycled or sustainably sourced materials.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 28, 2023

Among the protective measures available, cladding systems are exterior coverings that integrate varying textures, colors and finishes, allowing for customization and creative expression, while also providing weather resistance and thermal performance.

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Habitus Living

MARCH 12, 2024

For the company’s founder Fabrizio Cameli inspiration starts not with market trends, material innovation or functional requirements but with consideration of the environment in which Talenti furniture will eventually find itself. Timber choices This focus is perhaps most obvious in Talenti’s wooden furniture and its choice of timber.

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Deezen

JUNE 13, 2023

Danish design practice Natural Material Studio has unveiled its Human Nature exhibition, which featured compostable biofoam seating and biomaterial textiles, at 3 Days of Design. We created a lot of materials for this exhibition, I think around 150 square metres," Natural Material Studio founder Bonnie Hvillum told Dezeen.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Promotion: the Corian Design business of DuPont is actively moving towards circular economy principles by increasingly using recycled materials and reducing material waste in the production of its Corian Solid Surface material. Corian Solid Surface in Ash Aggregate was used to finish a contemporary restaurant's surfaces.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Designer Helena Elston has created a collection of upcycled clothing made from mycelium and London-sourced textile waste, which explores "how we can produce beautiful things from discarded materials ". I work with mycelium because it is the future of materials. The designer also created a navy trouser suit.

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Deezen

MAY 26, 2023

The building contains offices and laboratories According to MVRDV , over 90 per cent of the building's materials can be reused. "In In the decades to come when the building is no longer cutting-edge, it will become a source to harvest materials from for other buildings," said MVRDV partner Frans de Witte.

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Deezen

MAY 7, 2023

Japanese designer Yuma Kano has created a decorative material that resembles terrazzo from wood , foliage, bark, soil and seeds that was shown at Milan design week. In the Japanese forest industry, these small pieces of wood are a waste material," Kano told Dezeen. "I I wanted to reuse the waste."

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Hotel Designs

JUNE 2, 2023

In the Grace collection, the super-matt finish, soft brushing, and sheer shades work together to create a floor that stays beautiful over time. Thanks to the lacquer, Grace also has a matt finish, where neither glare nor glitter occurs in the wood’s texture, regardless of light conditions.

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Deezen

JULY 21, 2022

Holland Harvey Architects has designed a hotel filled with natural materials and eco-friendly products, within a crescent of converted Victorian townhouses in west London. Natural and non-toxic materials and finishes feature throughout the interior, while the design strategy prioritised reuse and recycle, and supported social enterprises.

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Habitus Living

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Embodying the shared interests of founders Eliza Higgins and Cyrus Patell, the Debris Block House is “interested in evolving a language of contemporary architecture in India by challenging the typical assumptions/expectations of local materials and techniques in our practice,” as Patell explains.

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