As the AEC industry comes to terms with the role the built environment plays in carbon emissions and climate change, some manufacturers are taking steps toward more responsible production and the development of new, more sustainable building materials. These three innovative prototypes provide potential solutions to a host of material production issues.
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Proof Positive Tile by Interface
This prototype carpet tile has a negative carbon footprint thanks to a closed-loop manufacturing process.
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SolarWindow by SolarWindow Technologies
This liquid veneer can generate energy using patent-pending technology, and is intended for new or retrofit architectural glass and flexible plastic surfaces.
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Breathe Wall by Ripple Architecture Studio
The naturally dense microstructure of bamboo helps with the adsorption of volatile organic compounds and toxins that are prevalent in the air.
