The Journal
In-depth reviews, project case studies, and sustainability reports — written for architects and designers who care about what buildings are made of.
Harvested without felling a single tree, cork is the quiet champion of circular materials. We review Wicanders and Granorte — two Portuguese producers redefining what cork can look and perform like in contemporary interiors.
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Made in Spain from natural lime and graphene, Graphenstone paints purify air, absorb CO₂, and last twice as long as conventional finishes. We test the full range on a real project.
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Cross-laminated timber has moved well past load-bearing walls. A new wave of designers is using CLT as a finish material — raw, expressive, and deeply connected to the forests that made it. We explore five projects redefining what wood can mean in contemporary interiors.
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Natural linoleum made from linseed oil, rosin, and limestone. Carbon-neutral, self-healing, and growing in popularity among sustainable designers across Europe.
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Carbon-negative, hygroscopic, and comfortable to install — hemp insulation from Knauf NaturBoard is rewriting the rules of passive-house building envelopes.
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Both Belgian and German brands promise zero-VOC, plant-based protection for timber. We compare application, durability, colour range, and sustainability credentials side by side.
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From Castellón to Copenhagen, Spanish-made terracotta cladding is setting the tone for climate-resilient facades. We visit the solar-powered factory behind some of Europe's most specced tiles.
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