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- Carbon-negative mineral developed for use in cement and concreteResearchers at Northwestern University have developed a new method to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into a solid mineral that can be used in cement…
- PIRROUET® carbonated facing bricksTo produce Pirrouet®, mineral by-products from the steel industry are mixed with sand, dyes and water, and then pressed in brick moulds. In a conditioned room - with high CO2 concentration – Vandersanden lets the brick harden. The CO2 reacts with calcium-containing materials creating carbonates. This permanent bond creates a hard limestone-like brick.
- A cooling textile coating made of chalkResearchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA, developed a chalk-based coating that cools the air underneath treated fabric. In the sunlight, your body…
- CyalithCyalith is made from naturally occurring calcium carbonate, obtained from either limestone or waste seashells, combined with a natural biopolymer obtained from photosynthetic algae. The materials are naturally blue, but a range of green and brown shades have also been developed.
- Terres émailléesThis project transforms this excavated soil and demolition waste into glazed ceramic tiles. These excavated materials, such as clay, marl, sand, limestone, as well as demolition debris like bricks, granite, and glass, find a new purpose. Glaze recipes have been formulated by mixing finely ground waste materials in specific proportions. Clay body recipes have been developed using excavated clays and marls.
- A wooden and glass schoolFrench architectural studios Bond Society and Daudré-Vignier & Associés designed a wooden school on three principal notions: spatial quality, functionality and sustainable demand. The…
- Pitted SpatulataSpatulata finish is a unique mix of high-grade aged lime putty, micronised marble powder and special additives. This finish is based on ancient wall decoration techniques, pioneered by the Egyptians and improved by the Romans, it became known as stucco lustro veneziano by the Venetians.
- 3D printing the Notre Dame from its own ashesDutch concrete 3D printing firm CONCR3DE suggests to rebuild the Notre Dame by 3D printing its ashes. Last week, the roof of the Notre…
- CarbonCure injects CO2 into concrete to sequester it foreverCanadian start-up CarbonCure developed a system that injects CO2 into the concrete when it’s being mixed, sequestering it when it hardens while also reducing…
- LithoplastLithoplast is an experimental composite material made of residues from industrial waste streams. It contains a mixture of different plastics and dirt that cannot be recycled or is not sorted, solid residual material from the mining of coal and dust residues of quarrying.
- The London Design Festival: What happened material-wiseLast week, from 16 to 24 September, the London Design Festival 2017 took place. Between all sorts of wonderful design installations, such as a…
- Dutch road the first to have hard shoulders made from RedutonA road in the province of Overijssel in the Netherlands will be the first to use Reduton, cementless panels of grass concrete, for a…
- Living self-healing concrete can repair itself in three weeksConcrete is the most used material in the building industry, because it is such a versatile material. But no matter how you tweak it,…
- Gregor Zimmermann at Material Xperience 2017Concrete is an incredibly versatile material, as the possibilities with the material are endless! According to Gregor Zimmermann from G.tecz, an innovative research and…
- Conductive concrete can help to de-ice the road in winterSnow can be as much fun as it can be a nuisance, especially for traffic. Chris Tuan, professor of civil engineering from the University…
- Paris Loft Blurs The Edges With GlassSitting on the top two floors by Paris’s place de la Madeleine, this 140 m2 (1500 ft2) residence by Ateliers Michael Herrmann was created…
- Custom Materials Are The Key to Luxury at Mulberry ParisDesigned by the Universal Design Studio, the interior of Mulberry's flagship Paris store emphasizes British craftsmanship and the brand's dedication to custom designed materials.…
- Classic-Panels Classic-StoneThe Classic-Stone panels are made out of more than sixteen types of mineral and chemical charges (stone, marble, silica, silicates, etc.) and polyurethane. This results in very realistic reproductions, yet significantly lightweight panels. The product is non porous, insulating, sustainable and resistant to all kinds of conditions.
- Classic-Panels Classic-LightThe Classic-Light panels consist of a layer of 1 to 4 mm crushed marble stone with a layer of high density injected polyurethane. This results in very realistic reproductions, yet lightweight panels. The product, with a UV-resistant top layer, is non porous, insulating, sustainable and resistant to all kinds of conditions.
- of-stoneof-stone is a stone surface consisting of 95% natural, mineral materials that are applied to MDF panels or other desired materials. The finish is inspired by the colours and material structures of smoothed and exposed concrete or concrete formwork impressions. Custom surfaces can be create on request.
- Growing stonesTwo material innovators have developed a method to ‘grow’ stones which allows for all kinds of novel shapes for a material that is usually…
- Pillow Black & WhitePillow Black and White is a collection of marble stones. It is an exceptionally hard, durable, resistant material which wears well in adverse weather conditions.
- Smile PlasticsSmile Plastics is a premium collection of recycled sheet materials from Smile Materials, crafted entirely from 100% plastic waste, including PET bottles, chopping boards, and packaging materials. Fully recyclable, water-resistant, and easy to work with, each panel has a unique design, making every sheet completely one-of-a-kind.
- Chocolate stone borderThis mosaic of chocolate-like stones is an artisan and handmade natural stone product, called Stone Chocolate Border.
