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- Lightweight natural stoneLightweight natural stone consists of a sheet of natural stone bonded to an aluminium or honeycomb panel. A sheet (veneer) of natural stone between 4-8 mm thick is bonded to an aluminium or honeycomb panel making a finished product that is much lighter than solid stone.
- Stone matters: a pavilion made from stoneNatural stone used to be the most abundant construction material in Palestine, but it is now only used as a cladding material and the…
- Next Nature: how technology becomes naturalHow does technology become a part of nature? This will be discussed and presented at one of the expert lectures during Material Xperience 2014.…
- Natural stone and concrete texturesIn architecture, materials like stone and concrete are the starting point for creating spaces for living and working. DecoLegno's love for these natural materials…
- Natural Stone CompositesThe product range of Bomarbre-Marbralys also includes a line of resin-bonded natural stone composites, in which natural stone granules are bonded using synthetic resin instead of cement. This yields a truly unique aesthetic effect and enormously enlarges the range of available colours.
- Plastic, the new natural stone?Marine biologists at the Marine and Environmental Research Center (MARE) on the Portuguese island of Madeira reported on “plasticrust”, a veneer of plastic encrusted…
- A battery made of natural stoneThe system CESAR, developed by Cees van Nimwegen and his Dutch company NICE developments, consists of a basalt-based battery that can store large quantities…
- Fluid Stone Reimagines Quarry Waste Through Computational DesignNatural stone is one of the most durable building materials. However, quarries leave many stone blocks unused because of their size or shape. Fluid…
- Chaud side tables are made with recycled paper and stone dustThe Chaud side table series, designed by Belgian designer Charlotte Jonckheer are made from a composite material, consisting of waste paper and stone dust,…
- Lava Tiles (Natural)Lava Tiles is a lava stone based line of products that combines new and traditional techniques in order to create uniquely textured wall and floor coverings that feature the positive material properties natural stone is known for – such as strength, moisture resistance and thermal insulation.
- Soil Stones Combine Recycled Cork and Mineral FinishesDutch artist and designer Natasja van der Meer has introduced Soil Stones, a collection of sculptural objects positioned between art, design and functional furniture.…
- Engineered stone: a health risk?Australia has as first country in the world banned the use of engineered stone because of rising cases of silicosis among workers who handle…
- Plastic Stone TilesThese so called Plastic Stone Tiles consist of postconsumer plastic waste. Designer Enis Akiev researched how plastic behaves in nature and found it forms plastiglomerate under certain natural influences, combing geological components with an artificial material. The tiles are the result of an investigation of how lightweight post-consumer plastic packaging could be turned to look like natural stone.
- Versato Translucent StoneThe Versato® Translucent Stone collection has a unique appearance and beauty evoking the look & feel of alabaster, marble or onyx. Lighter than natural stone and interacts beautifully with light. Perfect for warm and timeless designs for any interior. The composition of materials used to create Translucent Stone means that despite its thickness of 10 mm, it can be used with lighting to create beautiful effects.
- 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…
- Castle StonesCastle Stones are 6/8mm thick handmade stones that are pressed from marble powders and cement in innovative ways. The material can be applied to floors and walls, they are suitable for floor heating systems and can also be installed in bathrooms. The stones are also suitable for exterior use.
- Chocolate stone borderThis mosaic of chocolate-like stones is an artisan and handmade natural stone product, called Stone Chocolate Border.
- Secunda Natura: Reclaimed Stone As A Dynamic Design SystemNatural stone production generates significant amounts of waste, often due to strict aesthetic standards and industrial cutting processes. Large volumes of valuable material are…
- Composite Stone – Window or door surroundingA modern answer to traditional materials Historically, door and window surroundings were primarily made of wood, concrete, or natural stone. While these materials have…
- Akdolam lightweight stone panelsAkdolam is a solution for creating large format natural stone installations in an efficient manner. Using advanced technology, stone slabs are cut into thin sheets and laminated onto lightweight materials. The resulting product offers a more sustainable, custom approach to design, while maintaining a lower price point.
- Ultra thin stone veneerUltra thin stone veneer is a real innovative material with a total thickness of only 0.3 mm (0.012”- less than 1/64”). This fascinating thinly cut stone can be used in countless applications. As light as a feather and very flexible. It may be thermo-formed, three-dimensional formed or wrapped.
- MINERALDYE: A Natural Dyeing Innovation Using Marble and MineralsTo coincide with the 55th Earth Day (22 April), themed “Our Power, Our Planet”, Italian luxury brand Ferragamo has introduced a limited-edition capsule collection…
- 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.
- High-Tech StoneThe main features of Ariostea tiles are chromatic richness, full mass veining and a variety of surface types characteristic of natural stone materials. These features are achieved by using natural raw materials and a production cycle that replicates the process by which rocks were formed on earth.
