the researchers incorporate materials such as silver threads and steel fibers into the fabrics to give them electronic properties.

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the project addresses the issue of placelessness in modern interiors by fostering a sense of belonging and connection to the land.

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'by osmosis' explores a circular process in which waste generated by one process serves as nourishment for another.

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the silo's metal grid is filled with earth, peat, shells, seeds, and leaves, envisioned to transform over time and provide new nutrients.

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challenging industrial homogenization, mycelium mushroom grows on monobloc chairs, plastic stools, and lighting fixtures.

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the chair is crafted form a single piece of felt, selected for its biodegradable qualities, strength, and resistance to rain.

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in an interview with designboom, the biotechnology company and car manufacturer’s designers dive into the use and future of the mushroom-based textile.

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the pavilion draws inspiration from emirati heritage, using palm gravel from agricultural waste, combined with japanese expertise in wooden construction.

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fine debris and rubble, often destined for landfills, are collected, crushed, mixed with soil, and applied to the lighting fixture using plastering techniques.

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the pigments of the crayons are extracted from different tree species such as cedar, cypress, and magnolia, to name a few.

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