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Christien Meindertsma invents technique for 3D printing with wool

Deezen

The device uses a felting technique to bind the wool together The attachment works with all different types of wool. She believes the technique has many potential applications in design, with examples including furniture, acoustic products and insulation. It's a technique you can use with any European wool," the designer told Dezeen.

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

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It is estimated that 8% of global carbon emissions are caused by the manufacture of cement, the binding agent in concrete. The plates, of course, use the most sustainable concrete available on the market. When speaking of sustainability, so many people, in a very un-nuanced and simplistic way, talk about materials only, right?”

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Architects’ Guide: 18 Ways To Make Your Designs More Sustainable

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In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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Architects Guide: 18 Ways To Make Your Designs More Sustainable

Architizer

In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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Noah Living – systemic sustainability | News | Architonic

Architonic

In addition to the use of recyclable materials and sustainable manufacturing techniques, transport routes and supply chains, reparability and adaptability in the event of changing living conditions, are also cruci…

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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. per cent waste in its manufacturing process and is fully recyclable, according to the brand.

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What Is Terrazzo and Where Do You Find It?

ArchDaily

© Jonathan Leijonhufvud Essentially beginning as a way to use old offcuts of natural stone materials such as marble, quartz, and granite, the 600-year-old technique of creating terrazzo surfaces is enjoying a particularly strong moment in today’s reuse culture. But sustainability isn’t the only calling card Terrazzo has.

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