SOM unveils Urban Sequoia, a plan for carbon-consuming cities18 November 2021IntelligenceProposal would make a built environment that absorbs carbonProposal would make a built environment that absorbs carbonRegion: United KingdomMore: SOMClimate emergencyStephen CousinsDesign construction & technologyBiomaterialsSustainable architecture
Material Cultures on transforming woodland waste into sustainable sheet materials20 January 2025IntelligenceNew biomaterials research shows the potential of bark and other timber byproducts in ply, composites and claddingNew biomaterials research shows the potential of bark and other timber byproducts in ply, composites and claddingRegion: LondonMore: BiomaterialsMaterial CulturesSustainable materialsEnglish Woodland TimberWoodBarkTimber
Grow your own building28 August 2018CultureAnyone for fungal architecture?Anyone for fungal architecture?Region: United KingdomMore: RIBA NorthLiverpoolLiverpool BiennialMae-ling LokkoEcovativeGreen technologyBiomaterials
Gardeners’ new worlds24 April 2018CultureAn intriguing show in Rotterdam bursts out of the bordersAn intriguing show in Rotterdam bursts out of the bordersRegion: United KingdomMore: Landscape architectureSmart farmingBiomaterialsLeisure centresHoliday accommodationRotterdam
Saving the world by taking inspiration from it12 June 2024CultureThe many forms of nature-based design are championed in an exhibition at Roca London GalleryThe many forms of nature-based design are championed in an exhibition at Roca London GalleryRegion: LondonMore: BiomaterialsBiodiversitybiomimeticbiomorphicBiophilic designPamela BuxtonRoca London GallerySustainable architectureDesign construction & technology
Big ideas and small wonders1 October 2018CultureGlimpses of the future at Designs of the Year showGlimpses of the future at Designs of the Year showRegion: United KingdomMore: InnovationMaterialsBiomaterialsDavid AdjayeBjarke Ingels GroupDesign MuseumJean NouvelHeatherwick StudioRecycling
In association with Surface Design ShowBook now for Surface Design Show 20233 January 2023ProductsMaterial innovation event returns to Islington with Shaping Communities themeMaterial innovation event returns to Islington with Shaping Communities themeRegion: United KingdomMore: Surface Design ShowMaterialsNatural materialsStoneTextilesWallcoveringsFlooringWeavingBiomaterialsSustainabilityInterior designFit-outSpecification
In association with Surface Design ShowDiscover the best in material innovation at Surface Design Show 20242 January 2024ProductsAnnual exhibition showcases the latest products for the built environmentAnnual exhibition showcases the latest products for the built environmentRegion: United KingdomMore: Surface Design ShowMaterialsNatural materialsStoneTextilesWallcoveringsFlooringWeavingBiomaterialsSustainabilityInterior designFit-outSpecification and compliance
Tech reads: How creativity with materials feeds climate-friendly design31 October 2023ProductsMaterials for building interesting and sustainable placesMaterials for building interesting and sustainable placesRegion: United KingdomMore: BooksClimateDesign construction & technologyRecyclingBiomaterialsJan-Carlos KucharekTextilesMaterialsSustainable construction
UK researchers join Horizon Europe's bio-products development project23 February 2024ProductsUniversity of Bath joins ‘Inbuilt’ project creating natural and bio-based building materialsUniversity of Bath joins ‘Inbuilt’ project creating natural and bio-based building materialsRegion: South WestMore: BiomaterialsResearch and developmentSustainable architectureStephen CousinsUniversity of BathHorizon EuropeBuilt4People
Homegrown show makes compelling case for post-carbon construction26 January 2023CultureWhy construction must rebuild its relationship with the landWhy construction must rebuild its relationship with the landRegion: LondonMore: ExhibitionBuilding CentreSustainable architectureMaterialsBiomaterialsClimate actionPamela Buxton
Sweetcorn-based carbon-positive tiles cut emissions and toxins19 January 2024ProductsBiodegradable corn cores promise waste-free interior claddingBiodegradable corn cores promise waste-free interior claddingRegion: EuropeMore: BiomaterialsSweetcornSustainable architectureStephen CousinsResearch and developmentBelgiumCladdingThe Netherlands