About
Materials Council are the specialists in the research, comparison and selection of materials for architectural and interior applications.
We cater to both creatives and manufacturers by supporting the design process and facilitating the communication, implementation and development of materials and new technologies.
Materials Council
aim to provide a greater physical appreciation of applied materialsMaterials Council’s work is informed by an extensive knowledge of materials, manufacturing and sustainability, a deep understanding of architectural and interior applications, direct advisory experience to architects and designers and a constant dialogue with manufacturers.
We have helped the World’s leading architects and brands, including AHMM, Heatherwick Studio, Nike and Microsoft, with material solutions for design problems, better understand and implement sustainable material strategies, build industry-leading materials library resources and provide bespoke software facilitating their operation and supporting appropriate, sustainable material selection.
Materials Council was established by Ian Hunter and Brad Turner, former materials researchers at Foster + Partners architects.