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Three Little Pigs story reinforces prejudices that biomaterials are “terrible”

December 22, 2021 Jane Englefield 0

The fable of the Three Little Pigs highlights negative perceptions about natural construction materials, according to James Drinkwater, head of Built Environment at philanthropic climate organisation the Laudes Foundation. Speaking about the need to increase the use of timber and other biomaterials in construction, Drinkwater said that the well-known children’s story presented natural materials such

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The Dezeen guide to bio-based materials in architecture, design and interiors

December 9, 2021 James Parkes 0

Hermes Victoria bag in Sylvania mycelium leather by MycoWorks

Thinking of using natural materials in your project? Our latest Dezeen guide includes 12 types of biomaterials commonly used in architecture, design and interiors. The term biomaterials is used to describe building materials derived from living organisms including plants, animals and fungi. Plant-based materials, which we mostly focus on in this guide, are becoming increasingly

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Cement and concrete industry publishes roadmap to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

October 15, 2021 Alice Finney 0

Forty leading international cement and concrete manufacturers have published a plan to eliminate carbon emissions from one of the world’s most polluting industries. The commitment has been made by members of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA). Together, they represent nearly 80 per cent of the industry outside China. Published ahead of next month’s

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The Dezeen guide to plastic in architecture, design and interiors

September 22, 2021 Jennifer Hahn 0

Thinking of using plastic in your project? Our latest Dezeen guide includes more than 11 types of plastic commonly used in architecture, design and interiors, with links to hundreds of projects for inspiration. Plastics are among the most versatile materials in existence. Defined by their plasticity, they have long carbon chains called polymers at their backbone and can

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UK cement industry sets out roadmap to “go beyond net-zero” by 2050

August 25, 2021 Marcus Fairs 0

UK producers are trialling new types of cement production methods and testing low-carbon concrete recipes in a bid to eliminate carbon emissions and become a net-zero industry. The moves are part of a roadmap that identifies seven ways of decarbonising the industry with the aim of going “beyond net-zero” by 2050. These include running production

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Concrete construction “offsets around one half” of emissions caused by cement industry says IPCC

August 24, 2021 Marcus Fairs 0

Around half of the carbon emissions from cement production are reabsorbed by the material when used in buildings and infrastructure, according to the latest IPCC climate report. The “cement carbonation sink” absorbs an estimated 20 million tonnes of carbon every year, according to an overlooked section of the report published earlier this month ahead of

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Anti-microbial ceramic surfaces by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces used across Tokyo office interior

August 20, 2021 Dezeen staff 0

Fiandre Architectural Surfaces Urban acri

Dezeen promotion: Matteo Belfiore Architecture and Shukoh have used anti-microbial ceramic surfaces by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces across the interior of a new headquarters for a cyber company in Tokyo, Japan. Fiandre Architectural Surfaces is an Italian surface manufacturer that specialises in creating ceramic surfaces for use in architecture projects. Matteo Belfiore Architecture and Shukoh used

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Carlo Ratti Associati designs MAE Museum dedicated to carbon fibre

August 3, 2021 Rima Sabina Aouf 0

MAE Museum exterior rendering by Carlo Ratti Associati

Italian studio Carlo Ratti Associati and architect Italo Rota have designed a museum dedicated to carbon fibre, which will be partially made from the material. Created for carbon-fibre manufacturers MAE, the museum will feature objects from the company’s 53-year history that show how the ultra-strong, lightweight material is used across the automotive, cycling and fashion

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Drive to reduce embodied carbon in buildings makes biomaterials market a “really exciting space”

July 16, 2021 Marcus Fairs 0

Concerns over carbon emissions caused by the construction process are fuelling a surge of interest in biobased materials according to Arup research and innovation leader Jan Wurm. Demand for biomaterials such as mycelium, hemp, algae, bamboo and cork is growing, Wurm said, as architects search for materials that store atmospheric carbon rather than emitting it.

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Watch our talk about building sustainably with brick

July 16, 2021 Siufan Adey 0

Dezeen has teamed up with British masonry specialist Marshalls to live stream an interview with the company’s sustainability director Chris Harrop. Watch here from 2:00pm London time. Established in 1890, Marshalls provides stone and concrete products for construction and home improvement. The company, which was named by the Financial Times as one of this year’s

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