ArchDaily

APRIL 2, 2024

programming hygromorphic response, open when wet and open when dry, and thicker materials for slow response. But what if everything we are looking for (in terms of sustainability) could come from the materials themselves, taking advantage of their intrinsic properties, without even relying on electricity? Read more »

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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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Archinect

JANUARY 24, 2024

New York’s Museum of Modern Art is hosting an exhibition that examines the potential for design to be responsible and respectful of other ecosystems while retaining elegance and innovation.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JANUARY 2, 2024

Innovation Prize has been awarded annually to innovators who demonstrate excellence in the fields of social justice, environmental stewardship, and heritage conservation. Material Innovation Center (MIC)—a The post San Antonio’s Material Innovation Center is one of ten J.M.K. Since 2015, the J.M.K.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

These temporary or semi-permanent structures, often featured in exhibitions, fairs, cultural events, and sports gatherings, provide a platform for exploring new materials and design concepts. In this endeavor, wood emerges as a key ally. Read more »

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Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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. "We

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have published their study into how materials made from nanocellulose and algae can be used as sustainable architectural materials. Related on Archinect: Architecture's top green projects and sustainability innovations in 2023 “For the first time.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Given this scenario, it is essential to explore an approach where innovation and technology do not replace tradition and artisanal production; instead, they arise as a means of exploration towards emerging routes.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Although they may appear to have remained relatively unchanged over the decades in terms of design and materials, incorporating technology has been the main development, offering improvements in comfort, variety of design, and innovative features.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As we're quickly approaching the quarter mark of the 21st century, however, much more concrete action and innovation in various sectors of the AEC domain is needed — and is already happening — on the ground level as well, as we have seen in our reporting on Archinect.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In’Cube Danone Research & Innovation Center / Arte Charpentier. Image © Christophe Valtin Wood, one of the oldest building materials, has been continuously reinvented throughout history. As trees absorb carbon dioxide during their growth, their wood stores that carbon, keeping it out of the atmosphere. Read more »

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Hotel Designs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Since 2018 Trendease International has been scouting talent from around the world for the Surface Design Show and we are excited to bring the next selection of innovative minds to showcase at the Business Design Centre in February,” commented Jennifer Castoldi CEO and Chief Creative Director, Trendease International.

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designboom

APRIL 6, 2023

phaidon's upcoming book is a fascinating take on david adjaye's architecture, celebrating the indigenous use of materials and light. The post david adjaye’s innovative material world visualized in ‘alchemy’ monograph by phaidon appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Thus, the relationship between furniture and space becomes a constant dialogue in which design, aesthetics, and materials contribute their dimension. It is essential to reflect on and question the processes and choice of materials in the manufacturing of these elements, in addition to the value they bring to interior spaces.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 27, 2023

Image © Hörður Sveinsson The purpose of innovation is to promote positive change and progress in various aspects of life. Renowned architecture and design firm Henning Larsen, founded in 1959 in Denmark, has a solid commitment to embracing innovation as a core element of its work. Read more »

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Avontuura

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

With a façade of woven carbon and glass fiber tiles, the building stands as a symbol of the potential for innovative fiber-based materials. The post allmannwappner design research and innovation building with a woven carbon and glass fiber tile façade appeared first on Åvontuura.

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ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2024

This omnipresence is no coincidence; the versatility of plastic has made it suitable for a variety of applications, and was described by its inventor—Leo Baekeland— as “the material of a thousand uses.” Faced with this problem, one possible direction is to shift away from utilizing it. Read more »

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Participants were encouraged to rethink spatial organization and incorporate unique aesthetics, new technologies, and innovative materials. The only requirement is that the structure's total floor area could not exceed 270 square feet. The winning projects can be seen below.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

CPC's innovative approach to concrete panel production reduces material usage by 75% and minimizes the carbon footprint of concrete production.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 21, 2024

© Mohamed Aly Etman The “Soil Sisters” initiative explores how architectural design and sustainable material practices can contribute to soil nutrition and resilience. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Courtesy of Barry Wark 3D printing holds vast potential due to its ease of large-quantity manufacturing, its flexibility in terms of material exploration, and its ability to materialize all kinds of geometries.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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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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. These innovations have led to more efficient production processes, better performance, and longer lifespans of molds.

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Architonic

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The fair’s theme of ‘Mindful Living’ asked how we can negotiate today’s ambitious…

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Archinect

MARCH 15, 2022

The annual awards program celebrates excellence and innovation in wood building design, recognizing designers for their skill and ingenuity with the material. “Wood stands the test of time as a nimble and sustainable building material.

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MLL Atelier

JUNE 26, 2023

Why Innovation Matters Innovation is a crucial factor in advancing society forward. The concept of difference-in-degree and difference-in-kind illustrates the two forms of innovation. The latter, also known as disruptive innovation, can completely revolutionize an industry or society.

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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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Archinect

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

For this project, we were therefore working in a paradoxical 1960s context, on an innovative urban project to improve the user experience, while a. Image © Stephane Brugger “The concept was always there, but the design and construction standards of the time favored the automobile.

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Bustler

JANUARY 23, 2024

New York’s Museum of Modern Art is hosting an exhibition that examines the potential for design to be responsible and respectful of other ecosystems while retaining elegance and innovation. Read the full post on Bustler

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Deezen

MAY 9, 2024

Forskaren by 3XN will open in August 2024 The studio describes the building as "a hub for innovation." Innovation often happens when people and their disciplines meet," senior partner at 3XN Jan Ammundsen said. Plants, natural materials and daylight create an inspiring work environment where people thrive."

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

million contract was awarded under NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research program and will see ICON develop “space-based construction technology” with the aim of creating humanity’s “first-ever construction on another planetary body. ” Concept render of ICON's proposed system.

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Deezen

APRIL 25, 2024

to create a low-carbon materials charter for these spaces that includes lighting and street furniture. The post Paris 2024 Olympic Village features street lamps made from salvaged building materials appeared first on Dezeen. Concepto and Studio 5.5

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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. Read more »

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Architizer

MAY 2, 2022

Among architects and builders, Cosentino surfaces are known to be innovative and high-quality, but one should also add visionary and socially conscious to the list of descriptors. Indeed, Cosentino has long proven that synthetic materials can be just as elegant and intricate as natural materials. That’s right, zero with a Z.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Revalu platform uses one million data points and an AI -powered accuracy checker to enable architects to compare the environmental impacts of different building materials. First, there is the material cloud, which gathers over one million data points related to the environmental impact of different materials.

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Habitus Living

MARCH 16, 2022

Issue 132 continues this tradition by celebrating the best recent architectural examples using this quintessentially Australian material. Coopworth continues to garner praise for its precise forms, response to landscape and rigorous materiality. Arts West, University of Melbourne. steelselect.com.au/steelprofile. steelprofile.

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