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Turning Corn Waste Into an Innovative Bio-Based Material

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Cortesia de CornWall® The practice of upcycling –present in a variety of industries from fashion to construction– not only revitalizes discarded items, adding new values and functions, but also contributes to turning them into valuable resources. CornWall® , developed by StoneCycling , is a pioneering innovation in this regard.

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Stella McCartney presents Sustainable Market of material innovations at COP28

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A grape-based leather alternative and sequins made from tree cellulose are among 15 material innovations on show as part of fashion house Stella McCartney 's exhibition at the COP28 climate conference. The fashion industry accounts for eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions," McCartney said. "The

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Re-Purposing Materials: From Post-Industrial Recyclate to Accessible Furniture

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Thus, the relationship between furniture and space becomes a constant dialogue in which design, aesthetics, and materials contribute their dimension. Today, furniture should not be limited solely to fulfilling an aesthetic and functional role, but should also have a purpose in the context of contemporary design and sustainable development.

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“Achieving Sustainable Construction Is First Using the Right Material for the Right Job”: In Conversation With Seratech

ArchDaily

This innovative process uses silica, a waste product from flue gases, as a carbon-negative cement replacement in concrete. ArchDaily had the chance to interview Sam Draper, CEO of Seratech, about the company's role in building a sustainable construction industry and their plans for scaling their innovative process.

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"True Cost" Exhibition at Milan Design Week Portrays Environmental Cost of Construction Industry

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Image Courtesy of Swatchbox Milan Design Week rarely fails to deliver on compelling showcases of design and innovation. The sample platform founded by architects to provide sustainable sampling methods to the design community launched its thought-provoking showcase at the heart of the Brera Design District in Milan. Read more »

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Dezeen's top 10 innovative materials of 2023

Deezen

As part of our review of 2023 , Dezeen's design and environment editor Jennifer Hahn has rounded up 10 of this year's most significant material innovations , including bricks made from toxic soil and a 3D printer for wool. You add a layer when you're cold and take off a layer when you're hot."

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

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Get your products in front of the AEC industry’s most renowned designers by submitting today. Environmental awareness has become one of the fundamental drivers for innovation in architecture. While many sectors are charging forward, the field of materials is rapidly progressing and reshaping how we approach design specifications.