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- Sailing the galaxy with a graphene solar sailThe European Space Agency (ESA) developed a tiny sail made of graphene that has passed initial tests to one day function as solar sails…
- Domes made from reclaimed endemic woodMade possible by the international collaboration between Silverlens Galleries, local artist Bernardo Pacquing, Rotterdam-based designers Superproject and Summum Engineering, the Domes Village is a…
- Circular floor tiles made out of railroad beamsDutch Interior design studio Het Groene Kabinet designed floor tiles made from old railroad beams to store CO2 in long lasting products. Located in…
- 3D print on stretch fabricLABELEDBY. is a research and technological development studio, based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, focusing on the possibilities of new techniques as 3D printing in combination with textile. By 3D printing on textile, the fabric's shape becomes permanent.
- We’re at Milan Design Week: Ventura FutureWe’re still in Milan scouting the latest innovations for you. Today, we’re at Ventura Future, showing the best material-related projects. German architecture and wood…
- CaesarStone®CaesarStone® consists for 95% of natural quartz particles and 5% of polyester binding. These two components, combined with the additional colour pigment, result in a homogenic mixture. CaesarStone® is scratch, damage and heat resistant, not porous.
- Wall++: Turning walls into enormous touchpadsWalls generally don’t do much but stand, keeping your roof up and separating rooms. But since everything is becoming smart, why not your walls…
- The world’s first sneakers made from stoneShoes made from stone may sound uncomfortable and something the Flintstones might wear. However, thanks to innovative technology, it is possible to transform ordinary…
- Bjarke Ingels Designs a BikeDesigned in a collaboration between Bjarke Ingels of Kibisi and Biomega, OKO is an electric, or e-bike, designed for the highest performance, whilst accommodating a…
- Lam’SlabLam’Slab is a ceramic slab of just 3 mm in thickness though it can reach sizes of up to 1000 x 3000 mm. Lam’Slab is harder than granite, lighter than aluminium, flexible and workable using techniques normally applied to glass and natural stone.
- Kilolux GlassKilolux consists of multi layered glass blocks. As it was being employed as a weather seal on the WMC it is rigorously tested. The product has been independently tested for freeze thaw, thermal shading, and edge stress, and the glazing system developed to install it in the masonry has also been tested for weather seal. KiloLux can be used in a variety of different contexts, for interior or exterior applications.
- Easter Delight: First ‘Imperial’ Egg in Nearly 100 YearsPeter Carl Fabergé is renowned for the approximately 50 Imperial Easter eggs he was commissioned to create for the Russian Imperial family between 1885…
- Satin Ribbon & ZigZagFabric made from synthetic ribbon or satin ribbon, sewn onto an organza fabric in an overlapping effect.
- Alusion Large & Small CellsAlusion is a versatile material with limitless design and architectural applications.The appearance is similar to a metallic sponge. The "Stabilised Aluminium Foam" creates strong yet lightweight panels. A unique characteristic is the sound absorption qualities which this product can offer in order to ‘tune’ up a space.
- Design spotlight: wood-textile combinationDuring the recent visit to Parqueteam in Tel Aviv, we had a chance to explore some recent innovative work by some top-level Israeli design studios.…
- MD Expanded Metal façade claddingThe Metal Stretch and Treebranch Fence materials are made from steel and aluminium and used for facade (wall) panels, fences, railing and awnings for building. Meta Decor combines functional, aesthetic, technical and financial requirements and translate it into creative concepts.
- Blue Planet AquariumThe Blue Planet Aquarium, in the Danish town of Kastrup, makes good use of materials in order to create the mood, atmosphere and experience…
- RepTILERepTILE Collection consists of two series: Snake and Crocodile. The irregularly sized rectangular tiles of the crocodile series can be arranged at will to create a fitted surface with regular edges, while creating the impression of a flowing, organic form. The symmetry allows it to fit, while leaving the complex irregularity of nature.
- DinxperloWire Weaving Dinxperlo is a manufacturer of wire, wire mesh and cloth, synthetic mesh, filters and sieves. The Dinxperlo mesh range comprises a wide variety of types and variations, with over 400 varieties in stock and infinite possibilities in weaves.
- Plissade: An All-Textile Room Divider Developed Through Circular DesignPlissade, designed by Rotterdam-based studio Luis Marie, is an all-textile room divider that applies recycled materials and pleating techniques to create a freestanding acoustic…
- Vascular Concrete Inspired by Elephant Ears Could Revolutionise Energy-Efficient Building DesignResearchers at Drexel University have developed a novel building material that mimics the thermoregulating function of elephant and jackrabbit ears. By embedding a vascular…
- Diamanti: 3D Printed Concrete Canopy with Post-Tensioning and Sustainable DesignThe Diamanti canopy is the outcome of a collaboration between the Polyhedral Structures Laboratory (PSL) at the University of Pennsylvania and several international partners.…
- FornerForner embodies "Quality from the Core to the Surface." The company opens the door to a world of contemporary and distinctive materials, completely manufactured…
- Cooling down with nanodiamonds in your clothesResearchers at RMIT in Australia created smart textiles that can help people cool down faster, using nanodiamonds. Nanodiamonds are not the same as diamonds…
