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- Mimicking wood’s cellular structure with 3D printingResearcher at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden succeeded in 3D printing with a wood-based ink in a way that mimics the cellular architecture…
- The future of wood- and cellulose-based materialsStudents from Chemarts, a collaboration between School of Chemical Engineering (CHEM) and The School of Arts, Design and Architecture (ARTS) of Aalto University in…
- Clear woodClear wood is the facade material of today. Its use, however, asks much more of the architect’s knowledge of materials. Modern preservation and production…
- Glow-in-the-Dark Wood Offers Sustainable Lighting SolutionsImagine a wooden deck, fence, or even an interior feature that lights up automatically at dusk, without relying on traditional energy sources. Thanks to…
- This new ‘super wood’ material is stronger than steelWood is a wonderful material, one that has been used for a long time and will be used long into the future, especially since…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Wonders of WoodMaterialDistrict will be present at ARCHITECT@WORK Istanbul 2018 with an exhibition with the theme ‘Wonders of Wood’. The exhibition is divided into four segments that reflect…
- Building faster, higher and greener with modular wood elementsFinnish wood product manufacturer Metsä Wood awarded Estonian start-up Team 99 for the design of the most innovative 2D element that can be used…
- Optically transparent wood to replace glazingResearchers at the University of Maryland (USA) developed a way to transform wood into a transparent material with less chemicals and the power of…
- Finnish Pulp Fibres Enable Stronger and More Sustainable Wood BondingResearchers at Aalto University in Finland have developed a new method for bonding wood using pulp fibres from Finnish forests. The resulting bond is…
- Reinforcing Wood with Nano-Iron for Sustainable DesignWood has long been celebrated as one of the most versatile and renewable natural resources in construction and design. Now, researchers at Florida Atlantic…
- Tennâge Wood VeneerTennâge wood veneer is the patented, flexible and durable wood veneer sheets which make it possible to sew and form in just about any shapes. Since Tennage is thin enough to transmit light, yet flexible and durable enough to fold, bend, and sew, it is used for lighting products, electronic devices such as computers and mobile phones, handbags, stationeries, and much more.
- Materia Exhibition – Incredible WoodsMateria will be presenting a new exhibition called “Incredible Woods” at International Wood Day in Rotterdam on October 7. This exhibition is devoted entirely…
- The warmth of woodWho doesn’t love a good bit of wood? All but the exceptionally dogmatically modernist architects love its warmth and ease of use. It’s naturally…
- Dukta Flexible WoodDukta flexible wood utilizes an incision process that makes wood and engineered wood flexible. The material gains textile-like properties and a wider range of applications, including partition walls, furniture and lamps. It has the good sound absorbing properties of engineered wood, and the internationally patented method works with commercial engineered wood such as plywood, MDF and three-layer boards.
- Wood-metal hybrid foam can be used for lightweight constructionResearchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut developed a hybrid foam material made of wood and metal. Earlier, the researchers started developing…
- New York, New York: Manhattan Trades Steel For Wood BuildingMahattan may be known as building jungle of steel and concrete. But a new 10-story building built almost completely out of wood might begin to break…
- Wood paperWood paper is a collection that mimics the grain-structure of wood. The wood structure is embossed on the paper, giving the material the look and feel of real wood. The Wood collection is available in 9 natural-looking colours and two different embossings. Solid is an embossing that reminds of high-quality solid wood, and Veneer has the look and feel of wooden veneer.
- Signed By Fungi: Controlled Spalted Wood Elevates Local HardwoodSpalted wood, known for its fine black veining, was once a rare and unpredictable forest find. Today, Swiss company Koster AG Holzwelten and research…
- Recycled wood laminateThis recycled wood laminate is completely made from waste wood and recycled wood. All waste wood has an FSC quality label. The glue used was developed by Herso and is biodegradable. The floor can be used in BREEAM projects.
- Semi-Transparent, Strong Wood Developed from Natural, Low-Cost MaterialsA team of researchers at Kennesaw State University, USA, has developed a new type of semi-transparent, durable wood using inexpensive, largely natural materials. Presented…
- Wood textileThese wood textiles consist of a combination of wood veneer and textile. Thanks to the geometric surface finishing of the wood, it becomes flexible, more or less so depending on the size of the shapes. Various combinations of wood and textile combine the hard panel formation of wood with the pliability and folding of textiles.
- Wood ReinventedCirculair Warenhuis works with high-quality reclaimed wood as a sustainable alternative to traditional wood. The company's furniture panels and furniture are made from reclaimed wood, sourced from old buildings, discarded furniture, and urban environments. This circular material not only extends the life of valuable raw materials but also ensures exceptional durability and character.
- YD-WoodsYD-Woods is a solid wood panel made from spruce or larch wood. The material is made from laminated wood with alternating direction of the fibres. The repetitive lines of the wood of the thread, and the end-grain designs with random and rounded shapes give a refined graphic. The material can be used for wooden interior furniture, sculptures, worktops, table tops, doors, wall panels, stairs, and space dividers.
- Sewing with woodThis is some great stuff. A design studio has come up with a way to stitch onto wood, meaning they can sew thin pieces…
