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Christien Meindertsma invents technique for 3D printing with wool

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Meindertsma's robot works like a 3D printer to build up layers of wool "The Wobot is a collaborative robot that makes it possible to build three-dimensional structures with wool industrially for the first time, without adding any material or using water in the felting process," said Meindertsma.

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

Architizer

It is estimated that 8% of global carbon emissions are caused by the manufacture of cement, the binding agent in concrete. Here, workers install a Rippmann floor plate in a 10 story project in Zug, Switzerland. Block then opened his next slide, an installation he and his team created for the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale.

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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Several advanced but expensive techniques allow the roofs to produce energy for your home. Let’s look at the sustainable alternative to roofing materials. By installing a solar power roof, you will not only be playing your part towards saving the planet but also increasing the value of your property. Solar Power Roof.

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Designers experiment with traditional tile-making techniques for Pentagram x Huguet collection

Deezen

The designers were briefed to experiment with materiality and craft, taking advantage of Huguet 's capabilities as a manufacturer of artisan tiles, cement and terrazzo. The project was conceived by Astrid Stavro, who created tiles with sustainable materials. Sascha Lobe created a typographic design.

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Exploring the Realm of Advanced Construction Materials

Santa Cruz Architect

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative phase thanks to breakthroughs in material science. Advanced construction materials are revolutionizing the way we build, offering enhanced durability, sustainability, and efficiency. From self-healing concrete to smart materials, the possibilities seem limitless.

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NOWN's 3D-knitted products combine sound absorption and sustainable design

Deezen

Promotion: architectural product manufacturer NOWN has developed a number of 3D-knitted products for architectural specifiers looking for sustainable acoustic surfaces. At NOWN, materials aren't merely employed – they are harnessed and explored." The products are designed in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, where the brand is headquartered.

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Colour highlights the crinkled surfaces of Pao Hui Kao's paper furniture

Deezen

Kao applies colour pigments and Urushi lacquer to the works Kao recently developed a technique of coating her paper structures with colour pigments and Urushi, a type of Japanese lacquer, to highlight the crinkled surfaces. Still based in the Dutch city, she has continued working with the material since graduating in 2016.