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Masterplans for eco-architecture
Ken Yeang is the kind of architect who takes a big-picture look at the world we live in. As a designer, he focuses on comprehensive understanding of design. As an architect, he is inspired by ...
Read more >Graphene wonder condom
A team of scientists in the UK have used graphene, the carbon wonder material, to develop a prototype next-generation condom, which will be lighter, thinner and stronger than currently available. The material is a composite of ...
Read more >Next Nature: how technology becomes natural
How does technology become a part of nature? This will be discussed and presented at one of the expert lectures during Material Xperience 2014. Technology is everywhere, from stone-axes to mobile phones. Throughout history, people ...
Read more >Printed city shows 3D potential
A new experiment in 3D-printing is going on display in Amsterdam. A large scale project is underway to print Beijing’s Forbidden City in its entirety. The largest building in the Chinese original, the Hall of ...
Read more >Folded copper staircase
An innovative copper clad staircase has pushed the envelope for interior design. Engineered by Arup, the zigzagging stairs in a Spanish villa are covered with around 200m² of panelling. The most remarkable aspect about the ...
Read more >DESIGN SPOTLIGHT: CURVED CONCRETE
In our series on design innovation spotlights, we’re taking a look at curvy concrete. By carefully shaping concrete, the material becomes far more sensual and warm than it usually appears. The designs are works by ...
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