Providing modular bamboo homes at affordable prices
Using low-diameter bamboo, a company has developed transportable structures
The architecture and design innovations we regularly see at Springwise are proof that the sector is ideally equipped to think sustainably while still creating things that are functional and beautiful. From record-breaking ‘plyscraper’ buildings made exclusively from timber, to a 3D-printed aquatic reef, these innovations are good for people, society, and the planet.
Using low-diameter bamboo, a company has developed transportable structures
Researchers can extract mycelial pulp without damaging its structures
Could this new method help to provide emergency housing quickly?
Low-carbon veneers and panels can replace plastics, metals, and hardwood used in building and car interiors
The technology allows listed buildings to invest in renewables without detracting from a site’s aesthetic value
From small homewares to larger pieces of furniture, a new seaweed material turns waste into useful items
One company is giving people easy control of their windows, optimising energy usage, comfort, and desired privacy
Researchers have designed lampshades that transform indoor air pollutants into harmless compounds
An Indian social enterprise is reusing temple flowers to create natural dyes, preventing waste and providing jobs at the same time
Aspen woodchips are used in the company’s strong yet lightweight products that include sinks and baths
The production process eliminates carbon emissions and produces water as a waste stream
Nornorm is aiming to create ‘adaptive offices’ by offering companies greater flexibility with furniture choices