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4 February 2026

MycoClay: Innovative Research in JRCZ and JRCB

The MycoClay project of MNEXT-Avans University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with partner ABT Consulting, investigates how clay and mycelium can be combined to develop sustainable, circular building materials. Under…

8 January 2026

Lessons from the Past for a Future of Natural and Sustainable Construction

Based on lectures by Neha John (MNEXT), this article explores how forgotten techniques, materials, and insights from our ancestors can inspire sustainable and circular building today. It shows how craftsmanship,…

17 June 2025

Future Rethinkers putting the transition into action

Dozens of students and interns recently shared their research during the Future Rethinkers Poster Challenge, a regular feature of the Future Rethinkers Conference. This edition marked a new milestone with…

19 May 2025

Natural origins, sustainable end?

Something seemingly simple is happening at Living Greenlab in Den Bosch — yet it could hold big implications for sustainable construction. Paula Jerez Zarandona and Fran Ortega Exposito, researchers working…