minimal material
[/ˈmɪnɪməl məˈtɪriəl/]
noun phrasepl: minimal materials
material mínimo
1. The smallest or least amount of material necessary to accomplish a task or meet requirements
The construction project used minimal material to keep costs down.
O projeto de construção usou material mínimo para manter os custos baixos.
2. In design and art, a style or approach emphasizing simplicity and reducing elements to their essentials
The architect's minimal material approach created a clean, modern aesthetic.
A abordagem de material mínimo do arquiteto criou uma estética limpa e moderna.
3. In manufacturing, using the smallest quantity of raw materials required for production
The company adopted a minimal material strategy to reduce waste.
A empresa adotou uma estratégia de material mínimo para reduzir o desperdício.
The concept of 'minimal material' reflects modern sustainability values in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in design, architecture, and manufacturing industries. In Brazil, this aligns with growing environmental consciousness and cost-efficiency concerns in business practices.
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