Materials Collection

Databases

Inventables This link opens in a new window
A database of materials, process, technologies and innovations. Free on the web.
Material Connexion This link opens in a new window
Searchable archive of 5,000 materials including polymers, glass, ceramics, fabrics, cement, natural materials, etc.
Free on the web
Material District This link opens in a new window
A database of materials, process, technologies and innovations. Free, but you will need to create an account. Formerly mateia.nl
Materials Lab This link opens in a new window
Multidisciplinary resource dedicated to hands-on and in-depth material investigation.

BuildingGreen This link opens in a new window
Trusted source on healthy and sustainable design and construction strategies. Begun in 1985. Used primarily by professionals
Create an account at https://www.buildinggreen.com/create-profile using your Otis email address

Material order Search : A Free, shared online materials catalog that allows users to search the material collections of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD), Parsons School of Design, and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Materio - costs a lot to join, but the pictures are nice
Core77 - excellent website for all things Product design
http://www.archello.com/en/materials - a really nice site for world materials
http://ecolect.net/ - sustainable
http://www.materialslibrary.org.uk/MaterialsLibrary/about.htm
http://www.mindsetsonline.co.uk/index.php - has cool stuff you can order
http://www.material-lab.co.uk/blog/category/materials/
http://www.matrec.it/en/ - requires subscription, education discount
CCA Material Library - nice database, open
Wearable Technology
MaterialProject.org - a material and building reference
Materials for Designers
Style Park - database of materials with manufacturer info
University of Texas: Materials Lab - database of materials. Use this for inspiration.
PETA: Vegan Leather -

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