New Recycled Building Material Could Transform Manufacturing

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We could be shifting away from traditional plywood, as companies increasingly explore recycled alternatives designed to reduce waste, improve durability and cut production costs. One material attracting growing attention is Supersede, a high-performance structural panel made entirely from recycled industrial plastic, developed as a direct replacement for marine-grade plywood and oriented strand board. This product … Read more

A Natural Australian Homestead

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Crafted from rammed earth enriched with reclaimed timbers, this four bedroom home offers a lifestyle defined by sustainability, craftsmanship and connection to nature. This property is powered by a 190-kW solar farm, generating income and providing free electricity to the home. A second solar system powers the workshop, and the entire home runs on filtered … Read more

3D Printed Recycled Building Materials

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3D-printed recycled construction materials are reshaping sustainable manufacturing by transforming waste into scalable architectural products through additive fabrication technologies. Vitriform3D and Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a process that converts discarded glass bottles into 3D-printed tiles, wall cladding, and structural building materials using binder jetting systems. The process reduces landfill waste while creating customizable surfaces … Read more

A Rural Rammed Earth Homestead in Australia

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Constructed with traditional rammed earth, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Australia has a grounded, timeless aesthetic. Natural timber features flow throughout the home to create warmth, texture, and an immediate sense of calm. The home is anchored by a spacious lounge featuring a wood fire, complemented by split system heating and cooling for year-round comfort.  … Read more

Ten Climate-Responsive Desert Cities Built with Mud

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In some of the world’s harshest desert landscapes, people learned to build entire cities using mud. Made by mixing earth, water, and straw, mudbricks were shaped by hand and dried under the sun, creating a building material that was inexpensive, accessible, and surprisingly effective in extreme climates. Described below are ten of those desert cities. … Read more