overlay of different material samples for interior design - Tulcarion/Getty Images Natural, organic forms and materials are prominent facets of emerging interior design motifs. This exploration of ...

Materiality is a determining factor in shaping the character and experience of a building. Playing with the aesthetic and tactile qualities of materials, the design process encompasses their analysis, ...

Mass timber has emerged as a sustainable alternative to replace concrete components in construction, as the latter alone contributes to 8% of global CO2 emissions. With various examples across ...

SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2025 — Can you imagine a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not — unless you’ve heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood’s ...

The holiday season is fast approaching, and our thoughts begin to turn to decorating for the seasons. This year, instead of — or along with — premade purchased decorations, you might consider using ...

Combining sunflower pollen with printer toner, scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a paper-like material that is able to fold itself into new ...

Studio Weave has completed an experimental set of public toilets on Elgin Avenue in London’s Maida Vale, built using self-supporting stone, and due to open to the public later this year as part of a ...

Natural, organic forms and materials are prominent facets of emerging interior design motifs. This exploration of biophilic themes is fostering a wealth of ways to incorporate organic texture into ...