Album
A selection of some of our favorite images from the Materials Lab. University Co-op Materials Lab>>continue »
Temporary "mini library"
MATERIALS LAB UPDATE Increased need for large classroom spaces to accommodate social distance learning have ... continue »
Two-Part Workshop | Hempcrete
With the semester in full swing, we’re excited to announce our first fall event! Join us for a two-part, ... continue »
Lunch 'n Learn | Escobedo Group
The Materials Lab hosted Escobedo Group for a lunch 'n learn presentation on Wednesday, March 4th, from 12:00 ... continue »
Workshop | Geodesic Foliations
On February 27, 2020, the Materials Lab hosted a multi-disciplinary workshop with Luisa Fandino (Division of ... continue »
Lunch 'n Learn | Air as Material
The Materials Lab had the pleasure of welcoming Kristof Irwin P.E., Principal at Positive Energy and host of ... continue »
Welcome to the Materials Lab.
We are a multidisciplinary resource dedicated to hands-on and in-depth material investigation, wherever that may take us. Our circulating library of material samples is the largest of its kind in the world.
Looking for materials?
Search our online database or visit our collection of 29,000+ samples in person. Please note that Materials Lab operating hours (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm) are on pause as of Fall 2020, due to temporary relocation of the collection in response to social distance learning. For digital assistance with Materials Lab resources, email us at materialslab@austin.utexas.edu.
Events
Materials Lab events in Fall 2020 will be virtual. View upcoming and past events here.