Articles
Space-Derived Materials Applied In Apparel Design
The Martian Aerogel Jacket by Vollebak shows how materials developed for space exploration can be applied in apparel design. The project focuses on material performance rather than fashion alone. As such, it offers relevant insights ...
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Carbon-Negative Building Material Offers Alternative to Concrete
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a carbon-negative building material that could change how we construct buildings. The innovation, published in the journal Matter, introduces an enzymatic structural material (ESM) that combines structural ...
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Engineered Timber Roof Defines Material Strategy of Sydney Fish Market
The New Sydney Fish Market in Sydney uses engineered timber and steel as key structural materials. The project stands on a 3.6-hectare site at Blackwattle Bay and forms part of the city’s waterfront redevelopment. 3XN ...
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Sustainable Bio-Rubber From Birch Bark: A Low-Carbon Alternative for Design Industries
Rubber remains an essential material for footwear, product and mobility design. However, most rubber still comes from fossil-based sources or tropical plantations, both of which raise concerns around emissions, deforestation and supply security. A European ...
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Public Park in Ahmedabad Applies Recycled Materials and Inclusive Design Principles
Chakrajeevan Udyan – The Circle of Life Park is a public landscape project by Hsc Designs in Ahmedabad, India. The project reorganises an existing urban park while addressing safety, accessibility and environmental impact. Climate studies ...
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Electrically Enhanced Tableware for Low-Sodium Diets
Kirin Holdings has launched two innovative tableware products that help make low-sodium food taste richer. The new Electric Salt Cup and the upgraded Electric Salt Spoon use gentle electrical stimulation to enhance salty and umami ...
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