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The 50 Best Latin American Houses of 2024

ArchDaily highlights exemplary residential architecture in Latin America focusing on design excellence and sustainability.

UC Berkeley Chemists Announce Potentially Massive Discovery: A Powder That Captures Carbon From Air

UC Berkeley chemists have developed COF-999, a material that effectively removes carbon dioxide from air and holds promise for carbon capture technologies.

circular and recyclable FREITAG backpack is only made of one material, from fabric to straps

FREITAG introduces a circular backpack made of monomaterial nylon (6), emphasizing recyclability and sustainability.

The 50 Best Latin American Houses of 2024

ArchDaily highlights exemplary residential architecture in Latin America focusing on design excellence and sustainability.

UC Berkeley Chemists Announce Potentially Massive Discovery: A Powder That Captures Carbon From Air

UC Berkeley chemists have developed COF-999, a material that effectively removes carbon dioxide from air and holds promise for carbon capture technologies.

circular and recyclable FREITAG backpack is only made of one material, from fabric to straps

FREITAG introduces a circular backpack made of monomaterial nylon (6), emphasizing recyclability and sustainability.
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Why a 10,000-year-old building material is making a comeback in NYC high rises

Terracotta is regaining popularity in modern architecture due to its sustainability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic flexibility.

This Passivhaus offers a unique perspective on what an eco friendly home can look like

Arbor House demonstrates innovative eco-friendly design characterized by unique materials and features that enhance energy efficiency and aesthetic harmony with the environment.

ross stevens 3D prints mid-century modernist homes of the year 2050

Ross Stevens' vision showcases AI-driven, sustainable architecture that leverages AI and 3D printing technologies for efficient building design by 2050.

Why a 10,000-year-old building material is making a comeback in NYC high rises

Terracotta is regaining popularity in modern architecture due to its sustainability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic flexibility.

This Passivhaus offers a unique perspective on what an eco friendly home can look like

Arbor House demonstrates innovative eco-friendly design characterized by unique materials and features that enhance energy efficiency and aesthetic harmony with the environment.

ross stevens 3D prints mid-century modernist homes of the year 2050

Ross Stevens' vision showcases AI-driven, sustainable architecture that leverages AI and 3D printing technologies for efficient building design by 2050.
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The World's Smallest Pasta Is Not Very Tasty

The development of nanotini pasta could revolutionize wound dressing technology by utilizing starch nanofibers.
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yamaha turns instrument manufacturing wood scraps into upcycled electric guitars

Yamaha's Upcycling Guitar project creatively uses scrap wood to maintain sound quality and aesthetic integrity while reducing waste in instrument manufacturing.

TOP 10 reader submissions of 2024 - materials

2024 emphasizes sustainable design by using innovative materials that repurpose waste and natural by-products in architecture and furniture.

Creme Atelier's Soft Serve Portable Lamp Is a Luminary Confection

Ideal whipped topping-like lights, made-to-order using sustainable materials, reflects design studio's commitment to whimsical and sustainable lighting solutions.

TAKK crafts climate-responsive children's bedroom in barcelona from reclaimed materials

TAKK's design of Roma's bedroom showcases sustainable living through adaptive reuse of materials, enhancing climate responsiveness and versatility for modern housing.

This inventive brutalist lamp is actually made out of bacteria-based concrete

The Gathering Lamp represents a breakthrough in eco-friendly design, integrating living organisms to create sustainable materials.
NPOL is pushing the boundaries of biodesign with innovative uses of bacteria in product development.

yamaha turns instrument manufacturing wood scraps into upcycled electric guitars

Yamaha's Upcycling Guitar project creatively uses scrap wood to maintain sound quality and aesthetic integrity while reducing waste in instrument manufacturing.

TOP 10 reader submissions of 2024 - materials

2024 emphasizes sustainable design by using innovative materials that repurpose waste and natural by-products in architecture and furniture.

Creme Atelier's Soft Serve Portable Lamp Is a Luminary Confection

Ideal whipped topping-like lights, made-to-order using sustainable materials, reflects design studio's commitment to whimsical and sustainable lighting solutions.

TAKK crafts climate-responsive children's bedroom in barcelona from reclaimed materials

TAKK's design of Roma's bedroom showcases sustainable living through adaptive reuse of materials, enhancing climate responsiveness and versatility for modern housing.

This inventive brutalist lamp is actually made out of bacteria-based concrete

The Gathering Lamp represents a breakthrough in eco-friendly design, integrating living organisms to create sustainable materials.
NPOL is pushing the boundaries of biodesign with innovative uses of bacteria in product development.
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#furniture-design

Morten Georgsen Turns Childhood Inspiration Into Tivoli Tables

Morten Georgsen's Tivoli coffee tables illustrate the balance of aesthetics and utility in Scandinavian design, using innovative materials that surprise and delight.

emeline ong crafts candy-like tables from composite paper pulps

Emeline Ong's Pastille Collection features tables made from paper pulp in 3D printed molds, highlighting a unique blend of craft, process, and playful design.

cosentino 'dares to play' with limited-edition capsule collection of furniture & accessories

Renowned designers create Cosentino's Capsule Collection
Collection includes a variety of innovative furniture and home accessories

Morten Georgsen Turns Childhood Inspiration Into Tivoli Tables

Morten Georgsen's Tivoli coffee tables illustrate the balance of aesthetics and utility in Scandinavian design, using innovative materials that surprise and delight.

emeline ong crafts candy-like tables from composite paper pulps

Emeline Ong's Pastille Collection features tables made from paper pulp in 3D printed molds, highlighting a unique blend of craft, process, and playful design.

cosentino 'dares to play' with limited-edition capsule collection of furniture & accessories

Renowned designers create Cosentino's Capsule Collection
Collection includes a variety of innovative furniture and home accessories
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This Beloved Swiss Brand Offers a Fully Customizable Watch

Norqain is emerging as a unique player in the luxury watch market, focusing on innovative materials and distinctive designs.
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UC Berkeley team discovers new material to capture CO2: Here's how it works

UC Berkeley developed a new COF material that captures CO2 from air, providing innovative solutions for climate readiness.

UC Berkeley scientists make groundbreaking climate discovery

COF-999 is a groundbreaking porous material developed to capture carbon dioxide from the air, potentially mitigating climate change effects.

UC Berkeley team discovers new material to capture CO2: Here's how it works

UC Berkeley developed a new COF material that captures CO2 from air, providing innovative solutions for climate readiness.

UC Berkeley scientists make groundbreaking climate discovery

COF-999 is a groundbreaking porous material developed to capture carbon dioxide from the air, potentially mitigating climate change effects.
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#architectural-design

picnic table and bench intersect i/thee's eroded rammed earth walls in iowa park

The Dining Room is an innovative public pavilion utilizing rammed earth construction, designed to reflect its natural surroundings and foster community engagement.

Exploring the Boundaries of Polycarbonate: 25 Exemplary Projects Showcasing Its Versatility

Polycarbonate is transforming architectural design with its strength, lightness, and ability to maximize natural light across various building types.

picnic table and bench intersect i/thee's eroded rammed earth walls in iowa park

The Dining Room is an innovative public pavilion utilizing rammed earth construction, designed to reflect its natural surroundings and foster community engagement.

Exploring the Boundaries of Polycarbonate: 25 Exemplary Projects Showcasing Its Versatility

Polycarbonate is transforming architectural design with its strength, lightness, and ability to maximize natural light across various building types.
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High-efficiency and thermally stable FACsPbI3 perovskite photovoltaics - Nature

Collaboration across global institutions is essential for breakthroughs in sustainable energy technology.

We Love: fashion fixes for the week ahead in pictures

Dammy's Dennis jacket combines quality craftsmanship with philanthropic efforts to aid communities affected by civil conflict in Uganda.
Grenson's D Stock line repurposes leftover leather, showcasing the brand's commitment to sustainability and responsible consumption.
Gant commemorates 75 years of fashion with a nostalgic collection that pays homage to its heritage in American sportswear.
Craghoppers introduces CO2Renu fabric, a pioneering sustainable material that aligns with eco-friendly practices in outdoor clothing.

colored concrete buildings emerge from cloud-like floating roof at japanese campus

The Campus Center at Kanagawa Dental University features an innovative cloud-like roof, enhancing functionality and aesthetics while connecting the campus with the surrounding community.

Ones to watch: 10 emerging London fashion week designers to bookmark

Tolu Coker's SS25 collection honors her mother and highlights the strength of women in her family.
Sinead O'Dwyer's collection pushes against fashion's sample size norms, focusing on emotional expression.
Harri's inflatable latex designs draw from AI art, creating unique, futuristic fashion silhouettes.
Dimitra Petsa celebrates female empowerment and explores new men's designs in her collection.

The Lotus Theory 1 Concept Is A Three-Seater EV With A Haptic Steering Wheel

Lotus Theory 1 is a performance-centric EV introducing advanced materials and technologies for future production models.

Odd wooden design object is a table, stool, lamp, or sculpture in one - Yanko Design

Furniture can be multi-functional, portable, and decorative, like Kosmos Architects' Dice piece.

rolls-royce's third coachbuild droptail 'arcadia' glistens with glass particles & raw-metal clock

Customized design with intricate details in Rolls-Royce's Arcadia Coachbuild Droptail commission.
Incorporation of different materials like aluminum, glass particles, and lacquered wood in the vehicle's design.

Future Smartphones could have backplates made from 3D displays, fiberglass, or even fragrant leather - Yanko Design

TECNO is exploring innovative outer materials for smartphones, such as color-changing materials and organic fabric leather.
Their Chameleon Coloring Technology allows for full-spectrum color shifting, rapid reaction time, and minimal power consumption.

a golden pavilion welcomes audemars piguet's 18-karat watch series and exhibition in milan

Audemars Piguet unveiled 18-karat gold watch models during an exhibition in Milan, showcasing innovative materials and designs.

tiffany & co. shanghai is veiled in a glimmering glass diamond facade by MVRDV

MVRDV unveiled a diamond facade design for Tiffany & Co.'s new store in Shanghai, reflecting the brand's heritage and incorporating innovative materials.
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