Invisible solar power shines a light on historic buildings
The technology allows listed buildings to invest in renewables without detracting from a site’s aesthetic value
Architecture and Design Innovations
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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.
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Building your dream home with seaweed
From small homewares to larger pieces of furniture, a new seaweed material turns waste into useful items
Smart windows control the sunlight and heat entering a home
One company is giving people easy control of their windows, optimising energy usage, comfort, and desired privacy
A lampshade coating improves indoor air quality
Researchers have designed lampshades that transform indoor air pollutants into harmless compounds
Using flowers to dye clothing and home furnishings
An Indian social enterprise is reusing temple flowers to create natural dyes, preventing waste and providing jobs at the same time
First-ever 100 per cent waterproof wood composite for bathrooms
Aspen woodchips are used in the company’s strong yet lightweight products that include sinks and baths
Ground-breaking fossil-free steel furniture
The production process eliminates carbon emissions and produces water as a waste stream
A circular subscription service for office furniture
Nornorm is aiming to create ‘adaptive offices’ by offering companies greater flexibility with furniture choices
A marketplace for second-hand furniture
Products are checked by in-house experts and available for pick-up and delivery
Interior design products made from mycelium
Driven by circular economy principles, one startup has developed a range of mycelium-based technologies for interior design products
Houses made from rice
An Italian company is producing natural building materials made from rice waste
Spreading plants in cities even where there is little soil
This French startup is finding solutions to boost nature in cities and make them greener