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MATERIALS LAB NEWS

News and updates from The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture's Materials Lab.

Two women examine architectural models on a table in a bright, modern room, while several other people stand and mingle in the background. Shelves and materials are visible around the space.

Reflections on “Eco Illusions: The Plastic Behind the Green” Exhibition—an Interview with Professor Danelle Briscoe

August 14, 2025

Four different textured materials are arranged on a white background: a brown lattice, circular slices with speckled patterns, a crinkled pale sheet, and a soft-looking tan surface.

Fall 2024 Mini Material Grants

September 6, 2024

A tall clock tower is reflected in water, surrounded by green trees and orange flowers, with a blue sky and small white specks visible in the reflection.

Celebrate Earth Day 2023

April 20, 2023

A group of people attentively watch as a bearded man points upward in a room filled with shelves and containers, appearing to demonstrate or explain something. The setting looks scientific or educational.

Interior Design Program, Materials Lab awarded $60,000 Angelo Donghia Foundation Grant

August 10, 2022

A close-up view of a large tree with thick, twisting, and gnarled branches. Sunlight filters through the branches, and green foliage is visible in the background.

Material Experts: Odditree

April 24, 2020

A brown cover with thin, light-lined patterns and white text that reads TIME FOR TIMBER at the top and CENTERLINE 14 vertically along the right side.

Material Experts

April 24, 2020

A construction excavator sits amid a large pile of rubble and broken bricks from a demolished building, with modern and historic buildings visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Material Experts

April 23, 2020

Drawing of a diverse group of people and a few dogs interact with digital screens and stone pillars arranged on a grassy field, creating the shape of a soundwave. Some people are walking, sitting, or using devices.

Bug Filter Design Studio Explores Fascinating World of Insect Vision

April 17, 2020

A display table with eco-friendly building materials, informational brochures, and magazines about green home building and remodeling. The materials include various blocks, insulation samples, and a stack of sustainability-focused literature.

Materials Lab Exhibits Sustainable Collection at Green by Design Workshop Series

March 4, 2019

A close-up of metallic surface with swirling patterns, displaying iridescent blue, gold, and silver hues, likely caused by heat or chemical reactions, creating a fluid, wave-like texture.

Fall 2018 Materials Grant Awards

November 8, 2018

A yellow, kidney-shaped object rests on a smooth, light gray surface. The object appears soft and rounded, contrasting with the flat background.

Fall 2016 Material Grant Awards Announced

September 6, 2016

Abstract wooden surface with intricate, wavy, and geometric patterns carved in relief, creating a sense of depth and movement with repeating curved lines and diamond-shaped forms.

Material Grant Awards Announced

February 17, 2016