Why material design?: Foreword / Erwin Viray -- The alternative approach: observation, speculation, experimentation / Thomas Schröpfer : The material-design connection ; Material studies in practice ; ...

Radical material responsibility through novel, regenerative, resilient, indigenous, and traditional materials with contemporary tools and innovations. Conference aims to revolutionize our approach to ...

For the first time, a hydrogel material made of nanocellulose and algae has been tested as an alternative, greener architectural material. The study shows how the abundant sustainable material can be ...

Republic file photo The exterior of the Republic building, now home to the Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program in the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design. Seeking to ...

Looking to classical architecture, we find longstanding precedents for material authenticity. Stone in Gothic churches, marble in the Parthenon, and timber in Japanese temples were not superficial ...

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has acquired Parallel Architectural Products, an Englewood, Colorado-based manufacturer of extruded aluminum products primarily used in exterior architectural ...

Composites have for many years been widely used in highly demanding, safety-critical applications, from aerospace to rail, wind energy and industrial products. Huge, monolithic elements such as wind ...

From reconnecting with nature to the practice of "emotional design," 2025 will bring some unique trends in architecture. The outlook for activity among architectural and design firms was positive in ...

Passive solar architecture is a design strategy that optimizes a building’s energy efficiency and long-term sustainability. By relying on a building site’s solar orientation and climate, sustainable ...

Why Architectural Plans Commonly Break Down During Real-World Home Remodels Novato, United States - January 9, 2026 / ...