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Circular Economy

The circular economy concept is a transformative approach to production and consumption that emphasizes reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling products to create a sustainable …

August 5, 2024
Image highlighting circular economy with a split image. The left side is a pile of used wood and on the right an image of a living room with wood walls, floor and furniture. Showing how the material can be reused again.
Exterior Urban Green Walls

Green walls – a system of vertical gardens often built on urban building’s exterior walls – are becoming increasingly popular. Using plants, soil, and other …

July 29, 2024
Exterior building with green walls surrounding large glass windows.
Green Building Materials: Advantages and Appeal

Combining aesthetic appeal with environmental responsibility. As climate change continues to be a major concern, the rapid adoption of green building materials shows a promising …

July 25, 2024
A sustainable office using green building materials. Stone floors, bamboo wood paneling on the walls, wood large confrence tables, cork accents.
Bringing Santorini Design Home

The magic of white and blue. Santorini design is synonymous with strikingly vibrant white and blue vernacular architecture. Indeed, this iconic color scheme is a …

July 22, 2024
A photograph of Santorini Design featuring a domed building with a vibrant blue roof and door and crisp while building. Overlooking the sea.
Human-Centric Design

Prioritizing occupant needs in design. When creating spaces, it is important to focus on the people who will eventually occupy the space. Human-centric design aims …

July 16, 2024
A hallway in an office building that is focused on human-centric design. Wood paneling is running the walls along the right side and glass walls run across the left side with smaller planters in the center giving a warm and inviting appearance.
Monumental Office Entrances

The importance of a first impression. A lobby is a crucial component of any office building, serving as a first impression and setting the tone …

July 15, 2024
A monumental office entrance with stone floors and high rounded ceilings. Abstract architecture with sofas off to the sides in a waiting area.
Structural Glass for Light-Filled Spaces

Maximizing light inside and out. An essential material in modern architecture, structural glass enhances exterior and interior spaces with its aesthetic and functional properties. Exterior …

July 9, 2024
A structural glass facade on an entire commercial office building.
Introducing Visual Search

We are thrilled to introduce our new Visual Search feature, designed to make the material sourcing process more intuitive and inspiring for every project. This …

July 5, 2024
Gif of Material Bank's new Visual Search Tool on materialbank.com.
Skinny Townhouses

Skinny townhouses offer a way to maximize living space with a narrow footprint. These structures are typically built on long and slender lots, providing a …

June 25, 2024
A row of skinny townhouses. The one on the far left is made of faded red brick, the center house is made of steel and glass and the home on the right is white brick.
Conceptual Ceilings

Transforming ceilings with innovative materials. A ceiling can be an extraordinary canvas for creativity. From undulating waves to geometric forms, contemporary design has produced some …

June 18, 2024
A book store with conceptual ceilings made from waves of wood material. Wooden bookshelves lined with books around the edge of the room with an abstract wooden stair seating area rests in the middle of the room with people sitting and reading.
Rooms for Meditation

Meditation rooms can serve as a sanctuary for escaping the chaos of everyday life. By incorporating natural materials and elements of the outdoors, these spaces …

June 17, 2024
Meditation room with wood floors, woven mats and neutral colored pillows for sitting are place on the floor. A floor to ceiling wall of windows runs along one side of the room and sheer off white curtains frame sections of the glass which is looking out over a zen garden with stone pathways, plant life and a water feature.
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