The Green 3D Printing Materials We’ve Been Waiting For

emerging objects salt bowl

A pair of architects are working to move the 3D trend away from plastic and toward more sustainable materials like wood, salt, and clay. Read more →

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Molo’s Cloud-Like LED Lamps Sport Recyclable Shades

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These lighter-than-air lamps feature a high tech fabric that's completely recyclable. Read more →

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Wedge Inflatable Tent Design Is Guaranteed To Blow Up

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Finally! A 'no assembly required' tent. Read more →

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Researchers Add A 4th ‘D’ to 3D Printing

Artist's rendering of what the Canal House may look like when complete. Image via DUS Architects.

A fourth dimension, time, is being discussed by many 3D printing researchers as the next step in self-replicating building evolution. Is it hype, or is it a breakthrough? Read more →

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Massive Spherical Movie Theater Upcycled From DVDs & CDs

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Wanshang Dreamworld park near Shanghai will soon feature a 5D entertainment structure built entirely from upcycled materials and agricultural waste. Read more →

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Capitol’s SFI Platform Symbolizes Greener Inauguration–And Debate

Image of the 2013 inauguration stage preparations by Ron Cogswell via Flickr.

In a nod to green building, the 10,000-square-foot stage upon which President Obama took his second oath of office was built with lumber using the controversial SFI label. Read more →

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Earth, Wind & Ice: Hotels At One With Their Environments

Image of "Beam Me Up" custom suite via IceHotel.

These three boutique hotels offer some extreme examples of how building materials and innovative site plans can make them uniquely suited for their unusual environments. Read more →

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Thai School Embodies Sustainable Buddhist Philosophies

Image via Panyaden School

A Buddhist school in northern Thailand, echoing its tropical setting, embraces the interconnectedness of nature by incorporating natural or recycled materials in nearly every aspect of its design. Read more →

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Working Off Pounds, Energy Costs At Iowa State Gym

The bike-friendly exterior of Iowa State University's new LEED Platinum State Gym. Image via RDG Planning & Design.

Iowa State University students can tread lightly on the environment while toning their bodies following the LEED Platinum renovation of their gym facilities. Read more →

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Every Roof Tells A Story At Tokyo School

Image via Kengo Kuma and Associates

Architecture firm Kengo Kuma and Associates addressed a Tokyo school's multiple solar needs by essentially putting 12 different roofs on the same building. Read more →

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