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Turning Corn Waste Into an Innovative Bio-Based Material

ArchDaily

Adopting the spirit of the circular economy by harnessing agricultural waste such as corn cobs, rice straw, and sugar cane bagasse for building materials marks a fundamental shift towards sustainable practices, promoting a closed-loop system that minimizes waste and optimizes resource efficiency. Read more »

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From Agro-Waste to Sustainable Structures: Concrete Made from Sugarcane

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Sugarcrete™ Finding effective and valuable solutions for agricultural waste management has been an inspiring challenge for researchers. Read more »

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MIT Mextrópoli installation provides a critical exploration into the use of sustainable construction materials

Archinect

Leventhal Center for Advanced Urbanism (LCAU) for the Mextrópoli Architecture and City Festival in Mexico City is leveraging the school’s recent innovations in materials research to weave a narrative about the centuries-old capital through four materials: paper, wood, earth, and concrete.

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Snøhetta designs hemp-based lighting product inspired by 1970s ateljé Lyktan line

Archinect

The line, named Superdupertube, sees a revision of the manufacturer’s 1970s Supertube product, which was given a “contemporary makeover through extensive material research.” version, guided by our commitment to sustainability and cradle-to-cradle thinking.”

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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials”

Architizer

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. The plates, of course, use the most sustainable concrete available on the market. Order your copy today. Wood is good, concrete is bad.

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

Architizer

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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London’s MONC champions sustainable design with its mountain-inspired interiors

The Spaces

Eco-conscious eyewear brand Monc celebrates the rocky landscapes of the Italian Dolomites with biodegradable and salvaged materials at its new London store on Chiltern Street. The post London’s MONC champions sustainable design with its mountain-inspired interiors appeared first on The Spaces.