Material immaterial studio is built on the basic principles of exploring the bare beauty of materials. We are essentially minimalists, and our designs do not offer any utopian prescriptions, rather the approach has always been of what to leave out, rather than what to put in. We believe that this reduction process is what takes one through a mirror, emerging out on the other side to discover richness, like in the subtle differences between five shades of grey or in different textures of concrete.

In 1978, David Easton founded Rammed Earth Works and began to fashion the foundations of what would become the modern rammed earth movement. Today Rammed Earth Works is a consulting and artisan construction firm specializing in the technologies and formulations of stabilized earth across the globe. Beginning in the mid 1970’s, lead in large part by Watershed Materials' sister company Rammed Earth Works, the practice of rammed earth began to experience a renaissance. Builders around the world refined the methodology and revived a lost art. Rammed Earth went from a status of “what?” to “wow!” It is beautiful, energy storing, low carbon, and durable. Watershed Materials had the idea to capture the beauty and sustainability of rammed earth and squeeze it into the size and shape of the common concrete block. More people would build with earth. The planet would be better off.

Material ConneXion is the leading global platform for material solutions and innovations. Built on the belief that Every Idea has a Material Solution, we are the trusted advisor for Fortune 500's, smaller forward-thinking companies, and government agencies seeking a creative or competitive edge through strategic material selections. With offices in New York, Bangkok, Cologne, Daegu and Milan, Material ConneXion's international network of material specialists provide a global, cross-industry perspective on materials, sustainable alternatives, and their potential uses.

Blueline Testing is a fully accredited material testing laboratory and water main testing company based in Louth, Ireland. Our state-of-the-art laboratory is fully equipped with the most modern material testing equipment. Our experienced team consists of highly trained project managers, engineers, and laboratory technicians. Our testing services include HDPE butt infused pipe joint testing, decohesion testing of electrofusion, water main testing, gas main testing, bespoke material testing, and many more. We fully understand the needs of our client's technical requirements and hold extensive experience in material testing on small- and large-scale construction projects. Get in touch with us if you have any questions. Tullydonnell, Dunleer, Co Louth, A92 P6P7, Ireland phone: 353894054843 mail: info@bluelinetesting.ie http://bluelinetesting.ie/

Kirei provides innovative, beautiful and sustainable design materials to interior designers and architects creating equally functional and elegant interior spaces.

Materials & Applications is a non-profit organization that produces installations twice yearly and hosts open air discussions, workshops, performances and other public events. We also create outreach programs to educate and inspire property and business owners to make choices that increase the sustainability of their buildings and properties. M&A was created to experiment with public space at a scale proportional to a community, a space that can be understood, worked with, reconfigured and used. M&A is located in front of the offices of infranatural, and is a testbed for us to work with a community to realize new and important concepts in building.

Our projects embody a marriage of thoughtful design and ecology, creating spaces that are comfortable and lyrical. We are an award-winning firm specializing in energy and resource efficient design, with extensive experience in alternative construction systems, renewable energy systems, greywater, and non-toxic and recycled materials.

Danish design company, Menu, refines everything through its deep roots in Scandinavian nature and design tradition, especially exemplified in the quality materials and the clean shapes that characterize its designs.

Upcycle | Recycle | Make it your own | www.bemz.com Give your IKEA furniture a new life with Bemz. We sell removable, washable, designer covers with a focus on 100% natural materials for a variety of IKEA sofas, couches, loveseats, chairs, footstools, beds, daybeds and cushions/throw pillows.

Eugene Stoltzfus Architects focuses on 21st Century architecture and furniture. In residential architecture we seek to integrate the context, site, views, light and the natural world into each project. We typically employ active and passive solar energy seamlessly into the architecture. In commercial architecture we see our buildings as literally building the public spaces of our cities and towns. Our furniture relies on simple geometries and reflects the natural beauty and strengths inherent in the materials we use. We seek sustainability in the materials we use, whether bamboo, cork, steel or timber.

Marianne writes for the Dwell Store. Her favorite designs are those that marry unexpected elements—a subtle silhouette is met with brilliant pattern; an everyday, functional item is crafted in luxe materials, and so on. In addition to writing about modern design objects, Marianne holds an MFA in Fiction and writes short essays. Originally from Massachusetts, Marianne lives and writes in Colorado. In her free time, Marianne enjoys skiing and hanging out with her husband and bearded dog, Briggs.

Chimera Interiors is creating interiors that blossom through a sensual language of materials, a refined intimacy of detail, and a subtle play of colors and luminosity.

FOUNDED IN 1994 THE FIRM HAS A DIVERSE PRACTICE IN NEW AND REMODELED SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES, MULTIFAMILY/MIXED USE BUILDINGS, AND COMMERCIAL INTERIORS. WE ARE KNOWN FOR STRIKING DESIGN, INNOVATIVE USE OF MATERIALS, GREEN TECHNOLOGIES, AND MODERN LIVABILITY.

Pulltab specializes in residential design including apartment renovations, townhomes, penthouse additions, roof gardens and furniture design. The studio creates warm environments using natural materials. While strident modernists, architects Melissa Baker and Jon Handley respect historical precedent and continually strive to look outside set perspectives. Pulltab’s finished designs fulfill the functional needs of a space and imbue sensory and emotive qualities. New York, New York www.pulltabdesign.com

Our projects are the result of an interactive design process with our clients to develop architectural solutions of clarity, economy, and grace. The solutions are never preconceived; rather they are the product of careful research and response to each unique situation and need. The work focuses precisely on the particular attributes of site and context, thoughtfully expanding upon them to arrive at form. Our design sensibility is characterized by a subtle choreography of movement, light, and material textures to create spaces that unfold into dynamic yet unified environments. San Francisco, CA Contact@saasf.com Www.saasf.com 415 550 0430

PLANT Architect Inc. is an award-winning practice that branches into architecture, landscape, and design. On projects ranging from modest residential renovations to urban renewal on a civic scale, our studio's architects and landscape architects collaborate across disciplinary borders to reveal a site's potential and explore its context. Both meanings of "PLANT" inspired our name: we are makers who value process, craft, and construction, and we have a deep-rooted connection to a sense of place, landscape, and natural materials.

Residential design studio focusing on new construction and remodels. We draw our inspiration from Scandinavian design philosophy, focusing on creating functional and efficient spaces while emphasizing simplicity in both forms and materials.

Products That Satisfy Your Senses and Please Your Soul. Featuring reclaimed materials. Desks, tables, lamps and more. http://etsy.me/2IKM5ti

Klopf Architecture brings the outside in. For 15 years the team at Klopf Architecture has sought to understand each client's needs, then designed custom solutions for each unique situation. Specializing in new warm, modern homes and modernist net-zero energy houses, the firm uses clean lines, proportioning, restful alignments, and natural materials to admit natural light and connect inhabitants with nature. The firm's primary goal is to create spaces people love to inhabit.

Zahid Sardar is an author specializing in architecture, interiors, and design. He currently writes the Material World column for the San Francisco Chronicle.

Rooted in Annapolis, Maryland, our reach expands nationally through a diverse array of mixed-use, commercial, institutional, and residential projects; each reflecting the local materials, culture, and environment. Driven by modern and contemporary design, we are courageous problem-solvers challenged to beautifully resolve complex projects. Our commitment to innovation and design excellence has earned us the honor of receiving 25 awards in 6 years.

Greta de Parry is an award-winning, classically-trained woodworker and sculptor. She has designed, refined, and made all of her namesake design firm's furniture in her Chicago shop since 2007. Every Greta de Parry design is paired with solid, natural materials and made to be honest, simple, beautiful, lasting, and beneficial to its users.