cool innovations and prototypes from the Venice Biennale

By Mary Richardson2025-11-01T19:28:00

MZO-Architecture as Trees, Trees as Architecture Photo by Marco Zorzanello_Courtesy La Biennale di Venezia-0627

Source: Marco Zorzanello Courtesy La Biennale di Venezia

Mary Richardson picks her favourite product prototypes and material experiments from the Biennale’s international exhibition. From tiles made of waste shells to bricks made of elephant dung, the show featured the best new ideas in sustainable design from around the world

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