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Have a look at this new publication "Circular technologies in construction" by the European Commission 🔝 https://lnkd.in/eeJx63cY

#Construction has long been associated with high #resource consumption and #carbonemissions, but #biobased #materials are changing the game. At #ATRIUM, we’re paving the way for #ecofriendly, #sustainable construction products that offer a range of benefits: 🔹 Lower Environmental Impact: By using materials like hemp, mycelium, and bio-polymers, ATRIUM reduces the reliance on non-renewable resources, cutting carbon footprints and minimizing waste. 🔹 Healthier Indoor Spaces: Bio-based products are non-toxic, breathable, and help regulate humidity, improving air quality and comfort for occupants. 🔹 Energy Efficiency: Products like hemp lime and mycelium-based panels provide excellent insulation, reducing energy use for heating and cooling. 🔹 Circular Economy: These materials are biodegradable or recyclable, ensuring minimal end-of-life waste and contributing to a more sustainable economy. From flooring solutions to acoustic panels and green walls, ATRIUM’s products are designed to balance performance with planet-friendly innovation. Together, we’re shaping a future where buildings work for both people and the planet! 🌍   The project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under Grant Agreement No 101135031and co-funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe funding guarantee. Aitiip Centro Tecnológico | Wood K plus - Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH | hartika - wood composite system | Tecnopackaging | MOGU | Centexbel | Ben-Gurion University of the Negev | CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico | Instytut Techniki Budowlanej | ENCO Engineering and Consulting srl | Fundación Ibercivis | Materiom | alchemia-nova

As part of ATRIUM Project, we're committed to creating innovative bio-based construction materials, and we want to hear your thoughts! Please fill out this short survey so we can better understand public perceptions, expectations, and concerns about using bio-based materials in construction. Your feedback will help us tailor our solutions to meet real-world needs and drive a more sustainable future. 👉 Take the survey here: https://buff.ly/4hyPdbf (it only takes a few minutes!) or from the ATRIUM website https://buff.ly/3EaV7Rv

📢 Exciting news for innovators and changemakers! Google.org has announced a new open call for its Generative AI Accelerator program As participants in the first cohort, Materiom had the incredible opportunity to use Gemini to create a generative AI-powered tool designed to accelerate the discovery of sustainable plastic alternatives. This program helped us amplify our impact, fast-tracking material research by 10x and connecting us with an amazing network of experts and resources. If you're working on solutions with the potential to drive social or environmental good using generative AI, we can’t recommend this program enough. The support and insights are transformative. The deadline is 10th February, apply here and take your project to the next level: https://buff.ly/4g4EpR1

At Materiom, we’ve been proud to contribute to the CiD project, an innovation ecosystem advancing circular design for a sustainable future. Over the past year, CiD has hosted events in Venice, Hannover, Genoa, and Barcelona, fostering collaboration on circular economy strategies, urban transformation for climate neutrality, and bio-innovation for construction and renovation. The first year was crucial for building connections across universities, companies, organizations, and incubators, creating a vibrant network of diverse perspectives. Through discussions with European and local observatories, we’ve identified key challenges, defined necessary skills, and shaped an educational program to meet these needs. CiD’s research and innovation focus on three dimensions: 1️⃣ Circular design for carbon-neutral cities 2️⃣ Bio-based innovation for sustainable buildings 3️⃣ Rethinking design for the circular economy This foundation led to the creation of three groundbreaking educational programs, including 10 courses (academic, accelerator, and continuing education) designed to integrate interdisciplinary expertise. We’re excited to see how the project continues to grow and innovate in 2025! 🌍💡 #CircularDesign #Sustainability #Innovation #RegenerativeMaterials #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction

Materiom's New Way Now is helping scientists, materials entrepreneurs, and consumer brands discover and develop new materials that can replace harmful petrochemical plastics—paving the way for a more sustainable future in packaging, textiles, and construction. Hear from Liz Corbin and Alysia Garmulewicz, co-CEOs of Materiom, on how Google Cloud is helping the #OpenSource platform accelerate the creation of waste-free, regenerative materials using #generativeAI ↓

Researchers at Japan's RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science have developed a groundbreaking biodegradable plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours and degrades in soil within days, enriching it with nutrients. Unlike traditional plastics, this innovative material is non-toxic, made from food-safe components, and does not release carbon dioxide upon decomposition. Its rapid degradation and environmental benefits make it a promising sustainable solution for applications ranging from packaging to medical devices. At Materiom, we are inspired by such innovations that align with our mission to design regenerative materials for a net-positive impact on the planet, showcasing the potential of biomaterials to transform industries sustainably. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3ZOztJZ #BiodegradablePlastics #SustainableMaterials #CircularEconomy #RegenerativeDesign #GreenInnovation #ClimateSolutions #NetPositiveMaterials #EnvironmentalSustainability #RethinkPlastics #FutureOfMaterials

Materiom was honored to be part of the inaugural Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI cohort last year, and the experience was transformative. The program provided us with unparalleled access to expertise, and resources to amplify our impact, and we couldn’t be prouder of the progress we’ve made. If you’re working on bold, impactful ideas leveraging Generative AI—whether in education, scientific advancement, or community resilience—don’t miss this chance to apply! The resources and support from Google.org are unmatched. Apply below

🌎 Let's Get Nerdy 😎 What are the top generative AI-based sustainable material advancements I know of? Metals. Functional Plastic. Soft and Liquid Plastic Alternatives. Smell. Data. Here are the companies you should follow: 👩🔬Soft and Liquid Plastics - Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. Their organism engineering platform integrates AI and robotics to automate biological processes, enabling the programming of cells for diverse applications in food, medicine, cosmetics, agriculture, and materials. WATCH: https://lnkd.in/g-rWXcxp 🧫Functional Plastic - Materiom They provide an open-access database and AI-powered tools to support scientists, producers, and brands in creating sustainable materials from abundant natural ingredients. Their collaborative platform is accelerating critical materials development. WATCH: https://lnkd.in/gfDejZ_4 🤘Metal - Comstock Inc. Quantum Generative Materials (GenMat) I met this team at the Wall Street Green Summit back in March. A key blocker to material recyclability is the wide range of recipes that we use as well as the lack of data carried downstream. I appreciate that this company thinks of metals holistically, from piloting next-gen mining innovation to minimize impact to standing up an urban mining operation, and then getting into the data behind material design for recyclability. WATCH: https://lnkd.in/gGiebJbF 👃Smell - OXMAN I included smell because while it's made of particles we can still think of air as a material, and this is a MAJOR element of our existence that has been ignored for too long. They ask: "Can smells encode signals of biodiversity and resilience? Can we simulate, revive, restore and rewild ancient ecosystems, while designing novel ones?" EXPLORE: https://lnkd.in/gDaWC6XX 🤖Data - mindful MATERIALS Their innovative Sustainable Product Data Hub utilizes machine learning to standardize and integrate diverse data, enabling seamless access to holistic product sustainability information across the building industry. By developing a common language and tracking market signals, they can become the backbone of the sustainable building materials industry and beyond! EXPLORE: https://lnkd.in/gRAzhjSy Why am I so stoked about all this? I started my career as an industrial design engineer to help companies make more sustainable product design choices. Back then, this information either didn't exist, existed as estimation tables in a Life Cycle Assessment brick of a book, or in Material Safety Data Sheets. You had to literally travel the world and go find the people making the things. The original iteration of Anim8 Collective (2018-2019) was started to solve this supply chain decision-making and material intelligence challenge but it was too early to market. Excited to see this progress! 📸 Image by DALLE

We are so excited to be a part of this project! Take a look at the website to find out what we're up to