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Symbiosis

Dec 24, 2011Comments off

Printing with bacteria A course at the Department of Microbiology at the University of Wageningen taught Jelte van Abbema how to handle bacteria and their surroundings. Armed with this new knowledge and with the help of

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Parametre

Dec 21, 2011Comments off

3D non-woven polyester textile Parametre is a lightweight, expandable 3D textile system designed to deliver visual impact with minimal material. Made of 100% non-woven polyester, this flexible textile can be used in a variety of residential

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Kaynemaile

Dec 17, 2011Comments off

Polymeric seamless mesh Kaynemaile is a seamless mesh composed of polymer rings. The advantage of the Kaynemaile process is its ability to create multiple elements and assemble them into a three-dimensional structuredmesh at the same time,

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Light Art

Dec 14, 2011Comments off

Ecoresin-based lighting fixtures Light Art is a series of iconic light sculptures made from translucent 3form Varia Ecoresin material. Chandeliers are 3′-4′ wide and 4’–8′ tall or larger and are ideal for dramatic entry spaces or

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Woven Horsehair

Dec 10, 2011Comments off

Textiles from horse hair weavings Marianne Kemp develops woven textiles out of unconventional combinations of materials. Using small bunches of horsehair interwoven with linen or cotton, Kemp creates curious fabrics in diverse colors and textures. The

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Stax

Dec 06, 2011Comments off

Layered cast glass Named after the way each piece is stacked then fused together, Stax Series offers a way to create rich multi-layered textures using glass. Stax is designed to be deployed in exterior feature walls

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Zetix

Dec 03, 2011Comments off

Blast-mitigation and ballistic-protection textiles Most blast-defense systems are only capable of coping with a single explosive event. Once they have deployed, any protection they offered is lost. The unusual construction of the Zetix fabrics means that

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Jali Cascata Zari

Nov 29, 2011Comments off

Light refractive polymer sandwich panel Sensitile Systems’ Jali Cascata Zari panels combine the light refractive properties of their Jali series of panels—acrylic-based composites designed to harness and extend the intensity of ambient illumination—with the color dispersion

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Monocoque

Nov 26, 2011Comments off

Single shell photopolymer skin Monocoque stands for a construction technique that supports structural load using an object’s external skin. Contradictory to the traditional design of building skins that distinguishes between internal structural frameworks and non-bearing skin

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Dune

Nov 22, 2011Comments off

Interactive luminous landscape The Dune Project projects a vision of a techno-centric nature and its creative application within public space. Viewers look at, walk around, and interact with a large, undulating field of light-emitting tubes. Designed