MSR Design switches to mineral wool for sustainable building.

MSR Design is leading the way towards healthier products. Simona Fischer, Paul Mellblom, Bjorn Olson, AIA LEED AP, Rhys MacPherson, Dagmara Cygler, Joon Ta

Interested in learning more about recycled aluminum? I’m excited to join my colleague Helen Weykamp for an upcoming webinar that tackles one of the most urgent challenges in sustainable architecture: how we source and recover more recycled aluminum. Design starts at the drawing board. That’s why it’s critical to choose materials that are low in emissions, long-lasting, and ideally recyclable. This course introduces architects to the environmental and strategic importance of using post-consumer recycled aluminum in building projects. Producing primary aluminum is extremely energy-intensive, making the case for recycling stronger than ever. Right now, an estimated 1–2 million metric tons of usable aluminum scrap are landfilled or exported annually in the U.S. If recovered and recycled, this material could meet 25–50% of the aluminum supply gap currently filled by foreign imports. #SustainableDesign #CircularEconomy #Architecture #RecycledAluminum #GreenBuilding #Webinar #aluminum Register here https://lnkd.in/dG75wD-7

From scrap to design – all within 100 km What if waste could become design? With Hydro R100, it does. ♻️ R100 is aluminium that’s 100% recycled — made from post-consumer scrap like old greenhouses and streetlight poles. Within a 100 km production radius in the Benelux, we transform this material into high-end design objects. The result? Local circular design that’s beautiful, scalable, and uncompromising in quality. Because more sustainable design isn’t the future — it’s already here. Why R100 matters: ✅ 100% recycled aluminium ✅ Lower CO₂ footprint ✅ Locally produced within 100 km 👉 Discover how we turn scrap into value: https://www.r-100.no/ #HydroR100 #CircularDesign #DutchDesignWeek #UrbanMining #MoreSustainable

From waste to worth – How Neular products are made? ♻️ At Neular, we believe that true innovation starts with responsibility. Each of our boards begins its journey from a material that is usually excluded from recycling – post-consumer plastic waste. Through advanced processing technology, we transform this waste into durable, weather-resistant and maintenance-free materials that perform far beyond conventional alternatives. The result is a future-proof building material that combines technical strength, long-term aesthetics, and environmental responsibility.  ✅ Does not rot or mould.  ✅ Requires zero maintenance.  ✅ Significantly reduces ecological impact. We turn waste into lasting value – one plank at a time. Neular – building smarter and more sustainably. 👉 Learn more: www.neular.com #Recycling #Innovation #Sustainability #Architecture

Hi ya'll! Question; How does Embodied Carbon Affect Store concept & Development? When we talk about carbon in design, we usually think about operations; lighting, heating, cooling. But long before a store opens, a large part of its emissions is already locked in. That is embodied carbon. Embodied carbon measures the greenhouse gas emissions from extracting, producing, transporting, and installing materials. It is expressed in kilograms of CO₂ per square metre (kg CO₂/m²). Every material, from concrete to metals to MDF, carries a carbon cost. Selecting materials with lower embodied carbon often looks more expensive in the early life cycle stages (LCA 1 and 2). Yet over time, in LCA 4, those same choices can become cost effective. By then, circular processes and reuse systems are in place — reducing waste, cutting emissions, and creating long term savings. The goal is not only to design beautifully, but to design responsibly — stores that are lighter on the planet and smarter for the future. #Sustainability #RetailDesign #CircularDesign #EmbodiedCarbon #LowCarbon #ESG #BuiltEnvironment #DesignForCircularity #CarbonReduction #StoreDevelopment #SustainableMaterials

We focus so much on plant-based, regenerative materials - and here’s why: ➜ Because they sequester carbon rather than emit it. ➜ Because they support human health instead of exposing us to toxic chemicals. ➜ Because as designers, architects, and builders, the choices we make every day directly shape our climate future. Building materials are responsible for over 20% of global CO₂ emissions - and the same materials that warm the planet are also making us sick ⬇️ Many high-emitting materials like concrete, steel, plastics, and synthetic finishes are produced from fossil fuels and contain toxic additives such as PFAS, VOCs, flame retardants, and formaldehyde. These chemicals pollute the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the spaces we occupy. In other words, the same materials driving climate change are also driving health crises. Regenerative, biobased materials offer a path forward. They store carbon as they grow, reduce embodied emissions, and often avoid the toxic additives found in conventional products. By shifting what we specify, we can cut emissions, improve indoor air quality, and protect both people and the planet. If you care about climate action and healthier spaces, you already have the power to act. Start with the materials you specify. 💡 Go deeper in Master Class - sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eqTPWEe2 #carbon #biobased #biobasedmaterials #biogenic #architecture #climate #climateaction #interiors #interiordesign #architect #health #materialhealth

♻️ Turning Plastic Waste into Building Potential: The Bottle Wall Study In an era where pollution and waste have become pressing global issues, it’s crucial that sustainability isn’t just a design trend - it must guide the way we design. Every discarded material holds untapped potential, and rethinking how we use these materials can redefine the way we build our future. These sketches explore the use of waste plastic bottles as building blocks, filled with local dry sand to create a strong, modular wall system - proving that even the simplest materials can lead to meaningful architectural solutions. This study draws inspiration from C-re-a.i.d. Architects and their Kazi Na Bobo Women Community Shop in Tanzania - a remarkable example of how recycled materials can empower communities and promote circular design thinking. Such systems are not just construction innovations; they are acts of environmental responsibility, reminding us that small-scale ideas can lead to large-scale impact. ✨ Let’s build a future where waste becomes our greatest resource. #SustainableArchitecture #CircularDesign #RecyclingInnovation #EcoBuilding #ArchitecturalResearch #WasteToResource #DesignForChange #GreenFuture #PlasticRecycling #ArchitectureForHumanity #recycling #sustainabledesign #costeffectivedesign

Green Coating Paint refers to environmentally responsible paints formulated to minimize harmful impact on human health and the environment. These coatings are low in VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) free from heavy metals and often made using renewable or water based materials. They release little to no toxic emissions, reducing health risks like headaches, allergies and respiratory issues. By lowering VOC emissions, they help reduce ground level ozone and smog formation. Many green coatings use bio-based raw materials and energy efficient production processes, supporting global sustainability goals. They meet international green building standards Green coatings represent the future of the paint industry merging performance, aesthetics and responsibility. As global awareness grows toward healthier, sustainable environments, these coatings are becoming the preferred choice for architects, developers and homeowners alike.

Next up in our 'Carbon made simple' series, we take a look at Carpet Tiles. Each week we take a different element of a typical commercial fit out and put it's carbon impact into perspective using clear language and real-world comparisons. We explore how that impact can be reduced through reuse, recycling and more sustainable specification choices. So what does this mean for carpet tiles?   👉 Reuse has the biggest impact. Second-hand tiles, such as those beginning to be offered by Tarkett and Ege Carpets, can cut emissions dramatically. Organisations like Uplyfted are also helping divert carpet tiles from landfill into social housing.   👉 Smarter fixing. When specifying carpet tiles in commercial fit out projects, products like mag tabs from IOBAC - from Circular Building Solutions Ltd can eliminate adhesives, making tiles far easier to reuse.   👉 Better materials. Where reuse isn’t possible, look to use tiles with face fibre's such as Aquafil Group’s Econyl, a regenerated, infinitely recyclable nylon.   👇 Read below to find out more. We want to communicate how simple, yet meaningful specification choices can reduce the environmental impact of commercial fit outs.   (Make sure to always read the label 😉)

For practical tips on how to reduce embodied carbon within a typical fit out, check out our latest post which is all about carpet tiles. It's estimated up to 97% of carpets in Europe are sent to landfill or burnt in incinerators. Which is why it's great to see that Tarkett and Ege Carpets are beginning to pilot reuse schemes, working to close the loop and keep tiles in circulation.