Biophilic design is everywhere in theory, but rare in practice. Here’s the misconception keeping it expensive and exclusive — ...

Imagine shining a flashlight into a material and watching the light bend backward—or in an entirely unexpected direction—as ...

Learn how to make a basket out of natural materials, like wisteria, kudzu, honeysuckle, grape and bramble vines, perfect for everyday use. Basketry is one of humankind’s oldest art forms – believed to ...

In a world of waste and pollution, returning to all-natural products makes sense for the health of humans and the planet. Danish Designer Bonnie Hvillum made it the focus of her work to create such ...

While materials design used to be ruled by traditional engineering and chemical approaches, researchers have progressively found that Nature has lessons to teach. Large numbers of studies have ...

Natural materials are grounding. Even in urban homes, materials such as wood, stone, linen, clay and wool can connect us back to nature. Start with wood: pine, oak, or walnut with visible grain to add ...

Can you imagine having a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not -- unless you've heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood's natural structure, this ...

A mudroom needs a rug that can take the brunt of the muck and moisture. While it might seem like a clever choice, this ...

The use of natural materials in construction continues to rise as AEC teams look to both reduce their carbon footprint and create an environment that fosters wellness and harmony with nature. From the ...

Plastic-free sequins that divert food waste from landfills. Alternatives to leather that restore biodiversity. Sustainable material designers are expanding their remit in inventive new ways to create ...