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New material source meets new technique
Combinations of existing technologies can make two already good ideas really stand out. Take a look at the printed mycelium chair. In this project, by Studio Eric Klarenbeek, 3D printing and growing material – that’s ...
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Wooden workspace
A well-engineered project can be a great example to other designers. This office in London is a lesson in how to shape a space with a limited budget. It also looks quite stunning. Spread across ...
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Super metal printing
New advances in 3d printing technology mean that we can now print customised shapes with high accuracy and extreme strength. Electron beam melting is as exciting as it sounds: a very high-temperature burst of energy ...
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Self-heating house
This isn’t a house that insulates to keep the warmth in. No, this house is truly a self-heating home. With walls made of composting straw, the house continually radiates energy inside, keeping the building at ...
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A new path for paving
Asphalt is asphalt, right? Well, no, at least not for much longer. Recent innovation promises to change the way we surface roads for ever. In western countries, roads cover up to 5% of the inhabitable ...
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Biodegradable power
Keywords in material innovation keep popping up. Sustainability, of course. Lightweight, translucent and smart materials, too. Materials that conserve or produce energy are becoming more common, as are biobased and biodegradable materials. These last two ...
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