'a present/absent mudhif' revives the materials and techniques that have sustained the marsh arabs for centuries and now face degradation.

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designboom speaks to the architect, learning about his approach to reclaiming industrial waste and looking to local contexts to build more sustainably.

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here’s a look back at the top 10 fashion stories that captured our imagination during the past 12 months.

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designboom spotlights the top 10 innovative material applications in 2024's design projects submitted by our readers.

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bioregion institute researchers pair land and marine biomass to create a shock-absorbing packaging material.

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the audio device features a pillar design inspired by architecture and is made up of a total of nine different recycled materials, including plastic washed up on the beach shore.

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over 60 designers explore artisanal techniques and experimentations with new technologies, ranging from ceramics to biomaterials.

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speaking with designboom, co-founder of crafting plastics studio vlasta kubušová discusses the making of lexus’ vehicle sculpture at miami art and design week 2024.

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designed for work, retail, and hospitality, iguzzini's light shed combines acoustic absorption and sustainable materials into an all-in-one solution.

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'the wax project' exemplifies the potential of biomaterials in architecture as an alternative to polluting materials like acrylics.

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