What They're Specifying: Assembledge+
Commercial and residential interiors by Los Angeles—based Assembledge+ reflect its father-son principals’ passion for craft, case goods, and California Modern.
Materials
A New Generation of Aluminum Is Stronger and Less Carbon-Intensive
New forms of the highly abundant and ubiquitous material double down on its recyclability and explore ways of reducing its carbon footprint.
Two New Collections Push the Envelope on Recycled Materials
Maharam's new upholstery collection and Pure + Freeform's latest cladding launch are centered on postconsumer content.
Debunking Common Misconceptions Surrounding Materials and Cleanability
Health and wellness expert Rod Vickroy provides some guidelines for selecting the right materials for different projects’ cleaning needs.
Divert By Design: 14 Products Made With Recycled Content
Manufacturers are starting to normalize products with recycled content at a higher rate than ever, in their quest to reduce carbon emissions and curb waste.
Material Bank Now Offers 100% Carbon Neutral Shipping
The innovative company continues to develop low-carbon solutions to minimize the environmental impact of sampling.
Ladies & Gentlemen on the Mystery and Magic of Light and Materiality
The Brooklyn-based studio's design philosophy and process are informed by empathy and intuition.
Understanding Nylon Alternatives
Bio-based and regenerated versions of this powerhouse plastic provide sustainable options.
A New Project Repurposes the Plywood of Boarded Up Storefronts
Plywood Protection Project by worthless studios awards materials and grants to five artists in order to transform boarded up storefronts into public art installations
Ross Hansen's Objects Span the Playful to the Grotesque
In a new exhibition at Chicago's Volume Gallery, Ross Hansen transposes nature’s excesses to a startling, yet exquisite effect.
Textured Metal Surfaces Allow Architects to Play With Light
Specular, a line of metal cladding products from Pure + FreeForm, adds visual dynamism and sustainable performance.
With Help from the Federal Government, Biobased Products are Proliferating
These three products are made of degradable, low-carbon bio-matter such as rice straw, sugarcane, and mycelium.
Pratt Students Convert Everyday Waste into Viable Products and Materials
The new Material Lab Prize recognizes emerging talents who create designs and composites out of reclaimed waste.
Li Edelkoort’s Sweeping Survey of the Neo-Materialist Movement Leaves No Stone Unturned
The Lille Métropole 2020 World Design Capital La Manufacture: A Labour of Love exhibition looks back at the design world’s two-decades-long obsession with material experimentation.
The Future of Materiality: 5 Key Insights from ThinkLab’s Digital Seminar
A host of experts convened to discuss the future of clean, safe interiors—it has little to do with anti-bacterial surfaces and more to do with behavior and experience.
Mirrored Finishes Are Staging a Comeback Among Architectural Products
A revival of reflective and metallic finishes distinguishes the latest building materials, from architectural glass to hardware and carpet tile.
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ASID Honors Material Bank with Design Innovation Award
The award recognizes Material Bank’s contributions to the design industry and radical rethinking of how designers sample materials.
Spanish Design Proves its Resilience
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Spanish design brands are ready and able to fulfill orders in the U.S.
Role Models Award Winners Lead the Way in Healthy Materials
The Parsons School of Design competition, highlights student innovation in the realm of healthy materials.
In Time for NeoCon, Vitra Predicts Material Trends for Post-COVID Offices
The Swiss manufacturer makes some surprisingly transparent forecasts for the post-COVID office, including that fewer chairs will be necessary.
