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- 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…
- 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…
- Composite Stone – Type X – Wall cover, Window sill and Band courseUnity and elegance in the façade. Holonite, known for its high-quality composite stone products, is introducing the Band course type X and the Wall…
- Composite Stone – Window sill (interior and exterior)Interior Holonite window sills are available in three different variants: flat, L-type and angled. They are also available in various colours and textures. They…
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- Silk screen printed lava stoneKomon Tattoo features a “touch and feel” pattern created by a hand silk screen printing technique. Because the pigments used - being little metal grains - are not soluble in water, the result is a material with excellent anti-slip properties and beautiful surface finish. The maximum achievable size is 80x80 cm.
- Living Building Material Converts CO₂ into Stone and BiomassResearchers at ETH Zurich have created a pioneering building material that actively captures and stores carbon dioxide. The material combines a hydrogel with photosynthetic…
- Decorated Lava StoneThis series aim to highlight the beauty of a lava stone as it is in its natural, naked state. Lava stone has a high mechanical resistance and a high thermal bridge resistance like that of granite. Lava stone is therefore suitable for indoor and outdoor uses.
- Ceramics Glaze Made from Stone SawdustStudio Peipei has developed a sustainable ceramic glaze using stone sawdust. This innovation reduces the need for raw ceramic materials, lowering the environmental impact…
- Stone Tadelakt lime plasterTadelakt is a decorative lime plaster technique that has been used in Morocco for a long time. The material is a naturally water repellant lime plaster from Marrakesh and suitable for in- and outside use. The plaster has a marmer look and is impact resistant after curing. It is suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, fireplaces and to finish ornaments. The special stone effect is achieved by polishing the material with a stone.
- Omo Niha cocomosaicCocomosaic is a line of natural, handmade and eco-friendly wall coverings. Each panel is lightweight, durable and easy to install. Made from post-consumer coconut waste, these panels offer a 3D effect along with an irregular texture and natural shape.
- Aesop’s New Barcelona Store: A Showcase of Local Identity and Sustainable DesignIn a bid to celebrate local heritage while addressing sustainability, Barcelona-based architecture firm Mesura designed the new Aesop store on Avinguda Diagonal, using salvaged…
- Lava Tiles (Flower print)Cut lava stones tiles are hand glazed using a special painting technique and then fired at a high temperature. The result is a tile featuring vibrant colours along with the strength, moisture resistance and thermal insulation properties of natural stone. Lava Tiles are also available with a flower print that is created by combining a glazed and silk print on top of the lava stone.
- Lava Tiles (glazed)Lava Tiles is a lava stone based line of products that utilises new and traditional techniques in order to create wall and floor coverings that combine the colourful appearance of ceramics with the positive material properties natural stone is known for - such as strength, moisture resistance and thermal insulation.
- Floating shelvesAt this year’s Salone del Mobile, one piece of furniture stood out for its aesthetic recognisability. It shouldn’t surprise you to learn that the…
- Raffaello Galiotto at Material Xperience 2017Natural stone is one of the oldest construction materials in the world. That is not much of a surprise, as stone is both durable…
- Re-ValueThe essence of Re-value is the revaluation of residual materials in the production of natural stone. Each piece of stone has its own unique shapes, colours and patterns. This is because natural stone originates from the earth’s crust that varies around the world. Re-value aims to give back the lost value to leftover stone. Some cultural and aesthetical value can be reclaimed by creating a contemporary and functional design.
- MarmorocThis façade stone is made from crushed white marble, white cement and pigment. The stone is coloured through and are available in a various range of colours. The surface is either dimpled or smooth and coated with a water-repellent surface.
- Exciton CollectionExciton is an engineered and carved marble tile. Tiles are produced in a laboratory setting by reusing marble dust from general production waste. It is processed to reproduce Italian Travertine and natural stone. It is suitable for almost any installation or climate condition, even in cases natural stones are not recommended. It is non-absorbent, requires no maintenance and remains colour true.
- MithosBrazilian mosaic made by Brazilian stones (Iron Stone, Miracema, Quartzite, White stone) and glass. Water proof, can be exposed to the sun light, heat places and agents of that nature. Use as indoor/outdoor decoration, pavement, wall covering. Handcrafted.
- 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.
- ZEBRAThe Zebra material is named for its distinctive striped appearance. Zebra is composed of selected strips of Belgian blue stone that are firmly bonded together to create slabs of 2m x 3 m, with a calibrated thickness of 20mm or 30mm. The stone is available in six different finishes. Zebra is suited for use on floors, walls, kitchen and bathroom surfaces, terraces, ramps and so on.
- Timeless Terrazzo From Reclaimed GravestonesDutch architect Peter van Assche of Bureau SLA explores how discarded gravestones can serve as a raw material for new terrazzo surfaces. The project…
- Three examples of Icelandic material designUsing waste in material design is a great way to help the environment, but it does ask for some ingenuity and creativity. Below are…
