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Cement Can Be A (More) Sustainable Material

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Centro de Interpretação do Românico / spaceworkers. Image © Fernando Guerra | FG+SG "If the cement industry were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, with about 2.8 billion tons, surpassed only by China and the United States."

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ICON Unveils Groundbreaking Construction Innovations at SXSW: Revolutionizing Building with Robotics, AI, and Sustainable Materials

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Dubbed “Domus Ex Machina,” the event showcased a range of innovations, such as an AI Architect created for home design and construction, a digital library containing over 60 pre-designed home plans, a new eco-friendly building material , and a robotic printed facilitating multi-story construction.

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Harvesting Architecture: A Glimpse Into 3 Plant-Based Materials

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Image © Breyden Anderson For decades, our society has predominantly embraced an extractivist approach when formulating models for material manufacturing across diverse industries. Java and Jam Pavilions / i/thee. While we now know that this model is unsustainable, a major question remains: So, how do we do it? Read more »

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UT Austin's Materials Lab awarded $60,000 grant to reframe collection with focus on sustainable materials

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The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture 's Materials Lab and Interior Design Program have been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Angelo Donghia Foundation. The money will be used to reimagine how students learn about materials by reframing the Materials Lab’s existing collection to better highlight sustainable products.

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Researchers use cellulose and algae to create 3D printed architectural material

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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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Stella McCartney presents Sustainable Market of material innovations at COP28

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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. "The

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From Agro-Waste to Decarbonization: The Innovative Materials Featured in 2023

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Image © Erik Melander Innovative materials play a crucial role in shaping the future of architecture. They offer not only novel ways to craft buildings but also sustainable and efficient solutions to address pressing environmental challenges. As part of our year-in-review, we reflect on the innovative materials that were featured.