Tag Sustainability

01-04-2022

Fantastic, functional, futuristic fungi

The first definition of ‘biomaterial’ dates back to 1990. Over the last thirty years, research in this field has come on in leaps and bounds, be it by shedding light on existing possibilities - such as the various uses of hemp - or taking the first steps into new worlds to be explored, as in the case of fungi. Fungi? Of course! We could soon be using them to produce textiles, building materials and sensors for heat, light and chemicals. But that’s not all: a European project is aiming to use fungi to create nanoparticles for buildings which “continuously grow, regenerate and die”.

15-02-2022

The harmony and randomness of nature reflected in Stardust high-tech ceramics

Porcelaingres reinterprets clay, a versatile material with a long tradition, through the evolution of high-tech ceramics. Inspired by nature at every step, the Stardust collection is composed of 40% recycled materials, underlining the company’s sustainable identity.

18-10-2021

Mario Cucinella Architects and SOS - School of Sustainability inaugurate new headquarters in Milan

27-04-2021

ACTIVE SURFACES™ ceramics: a concrete solution for fighting Covid-19

Continuing the lengthy process of research and scientific innovation that led to the invention of the ACTIVE SURFACES™ method, the Iris Ceramica Group has achieved an important milestone in advanced materials capable of improving people’s lives and the environment we live in. Recent scientific studies have confirmed the ability of ACTIVE SURFACES™ high-performing ceramics to destroy up to 94% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in only 4 hours of exposure to low-intensity UV light (such as sunlight or a traditional lightbulb)

13-10-2020

Active Surfaces: beauty and wellness with Porcelaingres ceramic slabs

Improving our quality of life and spaces with a combination of technically and aesthetically innovative products: this is what happens when Porcelaingres ceramic slabs are treated with the innovative Active Clean Air & Antibacterial Ceramic™ method. The result is bactericidal action with an effective anti-pollutant, self-cleaning and anti-odour action that remains unaltered over the years and continues to work even in the dark, creating comfortable, hygienic and healthful atmospheres and spaces

28-04-2020

Everyday hygiene and prevention: the antibacterial efficacy of Active 2.0 ceramic surfaces

Antibacterial and anti-pollutant, with self-cleaning properties: these are the key qualities of the Iris Ceramica Group’s Active 2.0 ceramic slabs, which use the natural process of photocatalysis to augment their unique ISO-certified properties. Digital production significantly improves the distribution over the surface of the slab of its active components: titanium dioxide and silver ions, the combined action of which permits Active 2.0 slabs to act not only with natural light but with LED light and even in the dark. Active 2.0 surfaces, guaranteed by international scientific standards and certification, offer all the beauty and technical properties of the Iris Ceramica Group’s ceramic slabs and are ideal for indoor and outdoor use in community settings

05-02-2020

Iris Ceramica Group and SOS - School of Sustainability present Going Around in Circles

The Iris Ceramica Group’s London showroom hosted the first of a new series of events all over the world focusing on the Circular Economy, organised by the Italian group of companies in partnership with SOS - School of Sustainability, founded by Mario Cucinella. The round table entitled "Going Around in Circles: Disruption, Recycling and Sustainability" saw the participation of Annabel Koeck, Clare Brass, Mario Cucinella and Michael Braungart, moderated by Paul Finch, director of the WAF World Architecture Festival.

19-02-2019

The University of Nottingham, Make Architects completed the Teaching and Learning Building

Make Architects has completed the Teaching and Learning Building (TLB) for the University of Nottingham.

23-01-2019

Elbaunderground, a new sustainable approach to tourism

The Tuscan island of Elba is known worldwide as a great beach destination for summer.