Deezen

MAY 19, 2024

Designer Werner Aisslinger has renovated a lakeside hotel in Germany 's Sauerland region, adding hydroponics and locally sourced materials including wood and terrazzo to craft interiors informed by the surrounding nature. The photography is by Nicoló Lanfranchi for Studio Aisslinger.

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Deezen

MARCH 19, 2023

D Line has been designing and manufacturing architectural hardware and sanitary ware since 1971. Here are 10 projects where D Line's products have been used to add timeless accents to interiors with natural materials, including homes, hotels, restaurants and even a medical facility.

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Deezen

JANUARY 17, 2024

Florida-based manufacturer Renco has created a building block made of repurposed materials that interlocks and stacks for "LEGO-like" construction. They were first used in Turkey after earthquakes to rebuild infrastructure faster and more affordably after natural disasters. The photography is courtesy of Renco.

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Architizer

JUNE 10, 2024

Hybrid construction materials and techniques might be the beacon of hope in a construction industry riddled with carbon-intensive practices and logistical challenges. Traditional construction methods and materials fall short of meeting the rigorous standards of eco-consciousness. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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ArchDaily

APRIL 9, 2024

Image © Paul Vu As construction materials costs increase , builders and developers are seeking alternatives to traditional home construction methods to address housing shortages. This technology promises quicker, cheaper construction and the potential to extrude local and recycled materials. Read more »

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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

JANUARY 2, 2024

Company founders Anita Rice and Stephen Buller designed the interior themselves, filling it with bespoke creations from designers and makers including Natural Material Studio 's Bonnie Hvillum and Copenhagen-based Jonas Edvard. Rice said the project represents the latest step in a journey of exploration into eco-friendly materials.

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Deezen

MAY 12, 2022

Promotion : used across facades and architectural interventions Lapitec is a sintered stone architectural material that is developed to have a superior performance to stone and porcelain. Eternal and beautiful, like nature," said the brand. The material is made from 100 per cent natural minerals. Partnership content.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

These are elementary, ubiquitous, modular, light, and reliable materials for erecting buildings. However, traditional ceramic block manufacturing relies on burning clay in kilns at high temperatures, often powered by non-renewable fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Devised by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), Natural Connections was on show in the entrance hall of the cultural building Matadero Madrid. Top: Natural Connections features playful furniture pieces. The pieces were given minimal finishing to mimic the texture of the tree they came from.

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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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Deezen

MAY 16, 2024

Miriam Barro has designed curly hair-informed interiors for Curly Labs salon Miriam Barrio Studios designed Curly Lab's 65-square-metre-interior to convey an "organic and natural language". This microcement was locally sourced and manufactured within the vicinity of Barcelona. "A The photography is by Salva López.

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Architonic

JUNE 10, 2024

The surrounding context, with a prepotentemnte present nature made of rock and wood, were the inspiration and guidelines of the Studio of Architecture Folder Dri of Brescia for the design and construction of the House in the woods.

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Architizer

MAY 21, 2024

The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the Montréal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste. The judging process for Architizer's 12th Annual A+Awards is now away.

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Deezen

APRIL 6, 2023

Dezeen School Shows: we've picked six fashion and textile design student projects featured in Dezeen School Shows that showcase and discuss the intricacies of fabric and materials. These fashion and textile design students have created garments that showcase the their materiality in addition to their overall design.

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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. Inspiring creativity and enhancing learning, BŌK Modern’s educational projects embrace metal materials as catalysts for resilient structures and compelling design. Presidio Knolls School.

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Deezen

JUNE 24, 2022

A bench sculpted with a chainsaw and a chair made from flooring offcuts were among exhibits at this year's Norwegian Presence exhibition at Milan design week , which explored inventive ways of using raw materials. Profound knowledge of our natural resources paves the way for a forward-thinking industry," she said.

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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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Habitus Living

JULY 9, 2023

From preserving the integrity of the organic designs invented by nature, to protecting the physical environment from further pollution, Neolith is a guardian of the natural world — both in practice and in design. Neolith products are made from 100 per cent natural materials and are manufactured in carbon-neutral conditions.

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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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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2023

North Carolina firm Plantd Materials has developed a material consisting of processed perennial grasses that it says will be lighter and stronger than traditional timber boards while capturing more carbon. Plantd Materials created a set of machinery that uses heat and pressure to press shredded grass into panels.

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Habitus Living

MARCH 28, 2022

The modern bathroom leads the way in this design evolution, with an emphasis on local materials, skilled craftsmanship and environmentally-sustainable solutions that reflect the identity and lifestyle of the owner. The post Nature and luxury unite in the modern Australian bathroom appeared first on Habitusliving.com. caroma.com.au.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The final instalment of Dezeen's three-part Stolab Stories video series explores Stolab's approach to waste and the origin behind its Lilla Snåland stool , which is made from waste wood produced during manufacturing. Established in 1907, Stolab is a Swedish manufacturer of solid-wood furniture.

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Architizer

MAY 2, 2022

A leading manufacturer of surfaces, Cosentino ’s products are invariably beautiful, resilient, and suited to a wide range of purposes. Whether you are looking for a kitchen countertop or a unique flooring or cladding system, you will find a reliable solution in one of Cosentino’s lines of synthetic or natural surfaces.

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Archinect

MAY 26, 2023

It represents an iterative design approach inspired by natural evolutionary processes, leveraging computing power to explore a large number of possible permutations of a solution, quickly and in real-time.

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Archinect

JULY 19, 2022

While most of these buildings are constructed out of more traditional materials like cement, brick, drywall, and plywood, forward-thinking architects and members of the construction industry have increasingly been turning to natural materials as an alternative for the future. told the AIA’s Topic A blog.

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Architecture Ideas

JUNE 23, 2022

Rather, a number of artificial products, such as vinyl wood flooring, are designed to mimic the appearance of hardwood while also providing a number of advantageous properties that the natural material cannot. Nonetheless, there are inherent qualities of real wood flooring that cannot be replicated by any manufacturing process.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

© Alison Brooks Timber is a natural, renewable material, easy to fabricate, and with low-carbon emissions. As a construction material, however, when put under enough directional force along its grain, sawn timber is structurally unstable, so deemed unsuitable under higher loads. So what’s new?

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Architizer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Scratch resistant, stain resistant, and able to endure the elements, Dekton is the surface of choice for designers looking for a material that is both resilient and visually alluring. It is described as “a dark gray shade inspired by slate featuring subtle faded graphics and a carefully crafted texture with a natural aesthetic.”

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Building and Interiors

AUGUST 17, 2023

Wood holds the advantage of being perhaps the sole renewable natural raw material with a proven historical endurance. From ancient wood stilt houses and grand temples to contemporary timber skyscrapers, it has consistently ranked among the most coveted resources for both re-manufacturing and structural uses.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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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Architonic

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The exceptional abundance of clay in Emilia-Romagna’s subsoil has made it a global hub for the production of ceramics, and particularly porcelain; materials holistically woven, decoratively and practically, into everyday life for millennia.</p>

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Architonic

MAY 29, 2023

When it comes to materials, the ideal scenario is when the choice is not bound by strict limits. Some materials can offer answers to a multitude of requirements all at the same time, and for the designer, it is often the case that they only hit upon the right idea once they have looked at a manufacturer's product range.</p>

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Architizer

APRIL 21, 2022

Architecture is defined by materials and construction. In terms of building envelopes, structures, and systems, there are two primary manufacturing methods used. Additive manufacturing processes add material layer-by-layer, while subtractive manufacturing removes material to create building components or parts.

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Architonic

MARCH 21, 2024

VIVI SPA in Chisinau, designed by AB + Partners, redefines relaxation with an innovative design that turns limited natural light into a key element and materials that evoke sensory and emotional sensations.

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Deezen

AUGUST 23, 2023

Local design firm Prowl Studio and investment company Baukunst have shown a variety of sustainable materials including aquatic plants meant for animal feed and an electric RV at a pop-up exhibition in San Francisco. Using natural polymers found in the algae, the company produces a compostable, non-toxic material alternative to plastic.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Researchers from the University of Chicago have invented a cladding material that changes colour to help with heating or cooling and could be retrofitted to improve buildings' energy efficiency. Top: the material appears yellow under thermal imaging when in heating mode and purple when cooling.

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