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Illuminated Surfaces
OLED surfaces Thanks to research from the University of Southern California and Princeton University, almost any surface in a building, whether flat or curved, could become a light source: walls, curtains, ceilings, cabinets or tables. Scientists
Epidermal Electronic System
Electronic tattoo Epidermal electronic systems are circuitry designed to match the thickness, elasticity, and stiffness of human skin. These electronics are designed to be worn on the skin and use their sensors to collect and communicate
Flash Bainite Steel
Ultra-fast steel strengthening process Researchers at Ohio State University have teamed up with inventor Gary Cola to refine a novel heat-treatment for steel fabrication which increases strength by 7% and elasticity by 30% while retaining the
Willow Glass
Flexible display glass Display glass has dramatically become an inseparable part of daily life. From phone screens to kiosks and monitors, glass is now being manipulated on a molecular level to achieve strength and flexibility never
Fruit Leather Bags
Leather products made from fruit waste A company in Rotterdam has developed a way to achieve the same tactile qualities of leather without having to kill an animal for it. The company realized that every day,
Glassy Carbon
Multifunctional carbon compound A lightweight, conductive, and ultra-strong form of carbon was developed by researchers at the Carnegie Institute of Science. In their research, carbon was pressurized and heated into a structurally disordered form of carbon
Lumiblade
Spatial OLED light According to Dietmar Thomas of Philips Lumiblade, light bulbs will soon be a thing of the past. OLED technology is making it possible for furniture and windows to become the source of light.
Hydrospan 100
3D copy machine Three-dimensional printing has accelerated the material embodiment of architectural ideas at a small scale. However, due to the limitations of the printing bed size, this method is not yet suitable for constructing material
Liter of Light
Daylight-delivering repurposed containers Lighting is increasingly seen as promising territory for energy savings. New sunlight-piping technologies provide free illumination during daylight hours to remote locations within buildings, without the added heat and electrical load of artificial
Ioncell-F
Low-toxicity nitrocellulose textiles We often think of cotton when it comes to textiles, but manufacturers have also long explored wood as a raw material for fabrics. In 1855, George Audemars developed “artificial silk” from nitrocellulose and
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