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Construction Materials
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Viewpoints
9 Designers Revolutionizing Bio-based Materials
From 3D-printed date seeds to moss-covered facade panels, these projects showcase how bio-based materials are shaping the future of design.
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7 Earth-Based Solutions for Building Closer to Nature
These solutions are either made entirely from recycled materials or are fully recyclable.
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Projects
Meet the Designers Building With Earth
Three international architecture practices are responding to local climate conditions through rammed earth and compressed earth bricks
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Viewpoints
3 Sustainability News Updates for Q3 2024
Policy initiatives are gathering momentum as the federal government and building sector organizations align their expertise under the umbrella of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Products
4 Exciting New Possibilities for Concrete
The next generation of carbon-neutral and recycled concrete products is bringing foundational change to the world’s most common building material.
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Products
3 Top Questions Answered about Specifying Sustainable Wood in the U.S.
From forest management to carbon sequestration, here is why responsibly sourced and reclaimed wood is a powerful design material.
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Products
5 Architectural Products for Higher Education Projects
From mass timber to twisted sunshades, these new materials are positioned to be first choices on university campuses.
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Viewpoints
Put These Timber Architecture Books on Your Shelf
Four recent titles highlight the past and future of timber architecture, from forest to building products.
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Profiles
For These Students, New Technologies Unlock Ageless Construction Materials
Drawing upon references to indigenous knowledge, history, and nature, the next generation of architects and designers is reimagining how we build and what we build with.
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Profiles
Axel Olson Leans Into the Conceptual Side of Architecture
Breaking barriers and crossing disciplines comes naturally for this University of Michigan master's candidate and METROPOLIS Future100 honoree.
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Viewpoints
Exploring the Past and Future of Bio-based Materials
METROPOLIS editors round up our most compelling coverage on healthier materials and bio-based product alternatives for the building industry.
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Viewpoints
When a Building Comes Down, Where Do It’s Materials Go?
Recycling five essential materials—steel, concrete, drywall, glass, flooring—turns up different challenges, but architects can be part of the solution.