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- A biophilic school made of biobased materialsTo stimulate children’s concentration, health and learning capacity, Dutch architectural studio ORGA architect designed a primary school in Almere, the Netherlands, with biophilic principle…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Full CircleDuring Frame Lab, you can enjoy the MaterialDistrict Expo on 20 & 21 February with the theme "Full Circle" in the Kromhouthal, Amsterdam (NL). This…
- The future of Print & Sign: an interview with Annemarie KleveFrom book to magazine, from advertising column to packaging material; the world of Print & Sign revolves around carriers and print techniques. From special…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: My Modern MaterialsDuring SURFACE Design in Dubai, you can enjoy the MaterialDistrict Expo on 17, 18 and 19 September, with the theme My Modern Materials. This…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Fusion is the FutureDuring R&T Asia 2019, you can enjoy the MaterialDistrict Expo from 27 February to 1 March with the theme Fusion is the Future in…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Trending TopicsDuring Domotex 2019, you can enjoy MaterialDistrict Expo on 26, 27, 28 March with the theme Trending Topics in the Shanghai New International Expo…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Materials that MatterDuring the UK Construction Week 2018, at the section Surface and Materials Show, you can enjoy MaterialDistrict Expo on 9,10 and 11 October, with…
- Sewn Timber Shell uses sewing to create a wooden structureThe so-called Sewn Timber Shell, developed by researchers from the University of Stuttgart and Tongji University, investigates the use of robotics and sensing mechanisms…
- Colour-changing compression bandage signals pressure levelResearchers at MIT developed a compression bandage with pressure-sensing photonic fibres, which change colour when stretched. Compression bandages and stockings are use for conditions…
- More examples of German material designEvery year, students from the Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin design products from a whole range of materials. Below you will find several projects,…
- MaterialDistrict Pop-up: New LuxuryDuring the Metstrade 2018 show you can enjoy MaterialDistrict Pop-up on 13, 14 and 15 November, with the theme "New Luxury”. This exhibition is…
- The future of products: an interview with Marcel VroomWhat will products look like in the future? What materials will we use, and will everything be 'smart'? Industrial designer Marcel Vroom and ambassador…
- Electrick: making a touchpad out of nearly anythingNowadays, most people will have a smartphone, a tablet, or perhaps even a touch sensitive television. What all of these screens have in common,…
- BioLogic: moisture-responsive workout suit made with live cellsWhen it’s hot inside, you can open a window in the hope that it cools off. However, as an athlete, there is only so…
- Wooden colourThis wall plastering material is coloured by wood dust. In this world, dozens species of wood exists. All with their own quality, looks, and colour. The dust of this wood contains pigment that can be used to make a mixture of wood and plaster. The intensity of the colour is connected to the percentage of wood in the mixture.
- ScapaSonite Scapa Solid Surface embodies the idea that an eco-friendly material can also reflect a high sense of design. Waste resin normally destined for landfills is recycled and blended with high-grade fillers to producing a distinctive texture. This unique material can be used for paneling, table and countertops, as well as furniture. Its nonporous structure gives it good resistance to stains and bacterial growth.
- MIT Innovate with 3D Printed HairToday, 3d printers can seemingly create almost anything. With this latest 3d printing innovation from MIT’s Media Lab, you can now print hair, fur…
- FluxusFluxus is a cooperation between Artist Michela Vianello, whose inspiration gave shape to the concept of the sculpture, and designer Karim Rashid, who designed the Knit - individual hand-made glass element. It covers a surface area of 60 m², using 80,000 handmade glass Knit elements in 5 colors. 6,000 kg of glass, steel and technology.
- SensacellSensacell is an interactive sensor surface of any size or shape, providing a sensing solution for smart architecture, entertainment or interactive physical computing. Sensacell modules consist of 4 non-contact sensors and a LED lighting array.
- Hong Kong HighlightsLast week Materia presented a special exhibition at Retail Asia Expo in Hong Kong. The show is geared towards retailers from across the Asia-Pacific…
- Seeing the upcycling lightUpcycling makes a lot of sense: who wouldn’t want to add value to raw materials while giving them an extended life? Especially when the…
- Obvious is importantWhat are the most important qualities of a particular material? This is the question we constantly ask ourselves at Materia. In the exploration, it…
