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🏭 One of the most energy-intensive steps in traditional ceramic tile manufacturing is spray drying, a method that transforms raw materials into granules suitable for pressing and firing. In short, it forms a dry powder from a liquid by rapidly drying it with a hot gas. Spray drying is a key step in the ceramic tile production process to ensure uniformity and consistency. While effective, this process relies heavily on natural gas and electricity. This is mainly spent on evaporating water and related CO₂ release. 📚 According to recent studies, spray drying accounts for about 30% of the total energy consumed and about 70% of the total water used in tile production.* Skip Tile is taking a different approach. ♻️ This tile eliminates the need for energy-intensive spray drying. Instead, it employs a low-energy dry granulation process to prepare raw materials. This innovation reduces energy consumption by 45%, significantly lowering the emissions typically associated with traditional methods. Skip Tile ranks among the lowest-emission (floor) tiles available. Produced by UK-based Alusid Ltd in their factory in Spain. ♻️ Skip Tile is also composed of at least 95% by-products sourced from multiple industries, ranging from ceramic production scraps to glass by-products, both pre- and post-fired. This approach reduces landfill waste and repurposes low-value materials into high-quality tiles. ➡️ For answers to all your questions and to order samples, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eH5kfrZU #FRONTMaterials #SkipTile #Alusid #SustainableDesign #HowItsMade #InteriorDesign * Source: journalssystem.com

💭 Working with innovative materials requires more than technical skills—it requires a bit of a mindset shift and a new construction approach. Take our Pretty Plastic Panels, for example. This facade cladding is made from 100% recycled PVC, designed to look good and do good. But they also challenge traditional methods of installation. 📽️ That's why this dedicated how-to video walks you through the smart process of installing a facade with these uniquely shaped, sustainable shingles. And it's simpler than you think, even with complex colour patterns. Innovation should never be a barrier to creativity. #FRONTMaterials #PrettyPlasticPanels #BuildingMaterials #SustainableMaterials #CircularEconomy #CircularDesign 💡Pretty Plastic 🎦Toine Peerenboom 🎨Laura Willemsen 📍National Swimming Centre De Tongelreep 📐Slangen + Koenis Architecten 🏗️Mertens Bouwbedrijf B.V.

🎙️ Three years after joining the first SECRID Talent Podium, FRONT co-founder Ward Massa reflects on the journey from start-up to scale-up. In this interview, he shares insights on market innovation, entrepreneurship, and the evolving role of designers in the building industry. A great read about daring to dream big! Read the full story via Secrid: 🔗EN: https://lnkd.in/eszGbKXz 🔗NL: https://lnkd.in/eVGDjF9C #FRONTmaterials #SecridTalentPodium #CircularBuilding #DesignLeadership #SustainableInnovation

🤝 “We thoroughly assess each potential supplier by visiting the supplier’s head offices and factories and meeting everyone involved in production.” – Ace & Tate, Barcelona, Spain At FRONT, we believe sustainable design goes hand in hand with accountability. That’s why we’re proud to work with partners like Ace & Tate, who don’t just talk about values—they show up to see them in action. Their visit to our production facility for a project using WasteBasedBricks shows the care and integrity they bring to every decision. We’re grateful to collaborate with changemakers who go beyond surface-level choices (literally) and care just as much about the ‘how’ and the ‘who’ as the look of the final product. Curious how FRONT materials can elevate your next project? Let’s talk. #SustainableDesign #CircularEconomy #RetailDesign #MaterialInnovation #WasteBasedBricks #MadeWithPurpose

🎉 Abby Kortrijk is now open! The historic Groeninge Abbey in Belgium has been transformed into a timeless museum for visual arts, blending 16th-century heritage with contemporary design by Barozzi Veiga and Tab Architects - featuring bespoke WasteBasedBricks by FRONT. For the museum extension, 92.750 kg of construction waste is given a new purpose. ➡️ More photos and details on our website: https://lnkd.in/et5zVUTm #FRONTmaterials #SustainableFacade #FacadeCladding #SustainableBrick 📸 Stad Kortrijk

The Skip Tile isn’t just a tile, it’s a revolution in sustainability! Made from at least 95% waste materials and available in versatile colours like Grey, Ochre, Red, and Charcoal ('Mas' collection), these waste-based tiles are a bold step towards greener design. Suitable for interior applications such as walls, flooring and furniture. 🔎 Want to see it up close? Request a sample now at https://lnkd.in/eH5kfrZU #FRONTMaterials #SkipTile #Alusid #SustainableDesign #InteriorDesign with partner Alusid Ltd

📐 Our Paper Waste Panels are now available in our digital texture generator! Are you looking for an easy way to create high-quality textures for construction drawings and 3D models? We’ve got you covered. With this free visualiser, you can generate seamless backgrounds using all of our sustainable building materials — now including Paper Waste Panels — in various patterns, sizes, and joint types. Explore different design possibilities and integrate them directly into your project workflow. Try it for yourself 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehignUvB #FRONTmaterials #ALTEDmaterials #PaperWaste #BuildingMaterials #Architextures #SustainableDesign #DesignTool #MaterialTextures Powered by Architextures

We’re proud to share that FRONT's WasteBasedBricks are featured in the essay “New Directions in Brick Construction”, published in DETAIL magazine (Issue 4.2025). This in-depth piece explores the enduring appeal and evolving future of solid masonry construction across Europe, including timely discussions on local traditions, bold architectural statements, and the critical topic of sustainability in materials like concrete and brick. With climate concerns at the forefront, the essay also spotlights promising developments such as recycled bricks and clay block innovations—solutions that align closely with our vision for a circular built environment. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezCaUHqy #FRONTmaterials #DetailMagazine #SustainableBuilding #SustainableBrick #SustainableMaterials

🔔 Good news for sustainable builders and designers: FRONT's innovative BioBasedTiles are now available in limited stock! These groundbreaking tiles, grown with the help of bacteria, offer a remarkable eco-friendly alternative by significantly reducing CO₂ emissions. They're 20% lighter yet three times stronger than traditional concrete blocks. Perfect for both interior and exterior applications, including facades, flooring, and furniture. Act fast to secure these limited-edition tiles for your next project. Explore availability here: https://lnkd.in/enzByvaN #BioBasedBuilding #FRONTmaterials #BioBasedTile #BioBased #SustainableMaterials

🌽 From Corn Cob to Wall Panel: CornWall Featured in Dutch Magazine Bouwwereld! What if agricultural waste isn’t the end of a cycle, but the beginning of something valuable? At FRONT, we believe in materials with a story — and CornWall is a perfect example. 📰 In the latest issue of Bouwwereld, our co-founder Ward Massa shares the story behind CornWall: wall panels made from leftover corn cobs. A bio-based, aesthetic, and climate-positive alternative to conventional sheet materials like HPL. Through an innovative pressing process, we’ve created a lightweight, strong, and entirely fossil-free material — produced using solar energy and free from toxic substances. ✨ CornWall embodies what we stand for at FRONT: creating beautiful, circular materials that are accessible to architects, developers, and builders who want to build differently. We’re proud to see growing interest in CornWall across Europe and the US — and this is just the beginning. For more information, please get in touch! #BioBased #FRONTmaterials #CornWall #BioBasedBuilding #CircularEconomy #SustainableBuilding #Bouwwereld