Magazines from the world The Exploded View by Biobased Creations Cutting edge technologies and research are fuelling a green approach to craftsmanship, according to DAMN° Magazine Cutting edge technologies and research are fuelling a green approach to craftsmanship, according to DAMN° Magazine Leading with the experimental pavilion that was “built” during Dutch Design Week 2021 the Belgian DAMN° Magazine discusses the future of materials of plant origin, from mycelium to fruit, shells, sawdust and much more besides. “Styrofoam, a plastic valued for its versatility and cushoning properties, has a lifespan of up to 500 years and litters 30% of landfill space. As an alternative, some designers are turning to mycelium, a natural material made from renewable resources, whose characteristics mirror those found in Styrofoam and other styrenes. Mycelium is the vegetative body of fungi: a mass of branching fiilaments (hyphae) that spread throughout the nutrient substratum. It is one of the many ingredients that falss under the umbrella of bio-based products sourced from agriculture and forestry, and serves as a substitute for conventional plastic and petroleum-based components, along with other such chemicals obtained from renewable sources.” (read the complete article online) Magazine: DAMN° Country: Belgium Article: “Bio-Based Materials are Revolutionising Building Standards” Author: Matthew Burgos Photo: Jeroen van der Wielen, courtesy DAMN°magazine° 3 March 2022 Add to bookmarks Add to bookmarks Share
Stories Valeria Segovia: "Transforming the existing, intelligence and beauty reimagined” A conversation with Valeria Segovia, Principal and Design Director of Gensler in London, the world's largest architecture firm in terms of revenue and number of architects with clients in more than 100 countries Oliva Sartogo
Exhibitions Expo 2025 Osaka: the SaloneSatellite Permanent Collection debuts in Japan From 7th to 20th September 2025, the SaloneSatellite Permanent Collection 1998-2025 will feature at Expo 2025 Osaka, boosting the Italy Pavilion's by MCA - Mario Cucinella Architects
Salone Selection The 100 new additions to the Salone Library, between harnessing Light, Thought and Design A recent project, launched last year, which always arouses great interest, the Salone Library has acquired 100 new books, all suggested by key speakers and panellists taking part in the Salone 2025 Cultural Programme Vlatka Zanoletti