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Unfolding light

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Illumination comes in many forms, and few are as attractive as this unfolding lamp. Clever use of common materials makes this a lighting element that really stands out from the crowd. The Lumio, brainchild of ...

Carbon-fibre for 3D printing

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Technology keeps pushing across borders. A Silicon Valley start-up has announce the availability of technology and materials to create Ultra Strong High Performance (USHP) polymer parts using a 3D printing process. The company, Arevo Labs, ...

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More than hot air

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

The world of design is increasingly interested in lightweight materials. They’re efficient, usually cheaper by weight than traditional alternatives, and they lend themselves well to light, strong and even temporary structures and designs. Lightweight materials ...

Why paper architecture is winning

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Shigeru Ban has won the 2014 Pritzker Prize for architecture. We congratulate him for it, as it’s well-deserved. In his work, Ban keeps an open mind to the aesthetic application of material, rather than merely ...

The future, rethought: Shanghai 2014

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Team Materia had a busy week with two shows and a conference, all in Shanghai. The shows informed and inspired architecture professionals about the possibilities of innovative materials and new technologies. This is of particular ...

Catenary Pottery Printer

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

It can be refreshing to see people approach well-known topics from an unusual angle. A Chilean office has developed what they call a catenary pottery printer. It’s an analogue 3D printing machine that uses traditional ...