Translucent concrete Developed by Bill Price, Pixel Panels are one manifestation of the broader family of products called Translucent Concrete and Transparent Concrete, all of which seek to make concrete a light-transmissive medium. Pixel Panels use
Luminous acrylic ceiling panels Translucents acrylic infill panels add visual interest and luminosity to ceiling design. The panels accommodate both curved and flat ceiling systems, and can be integrated with lighting to create a variety of
Carbon dioxide absorbing cement Developed by John Harrison of TecEco, Eco-Cement is made by blending reactive magnesium oxide with conventional hydraulic cements. Mimicking nature, Eco-Cement concretes absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in
Honeycomb-reinforced lightweight stone panels Ultra-Lite Stone Panels combine the aerospace technology of aluminum honeycomb structures with the natural purity of granite, marble or limestone. Ultra-Lite Stone is particularly suitable for interior or exterior applications typically considered
Polycarbonate solar water purifier Roughly 20% of the world’s population faces a daily challenge in finding an adequate supply of drinking water. In most developing countries of the world, women and children spend a major part
Recycled PET stackable chair Designed by William Sawaya, Bella Rifatta is a stackable chair made of recycled PET. It is available in white, gray, and black with a matte finish. The chair is appropriate for outdoor
Scratch-and-sniff wallpaper Developed by Alex Schweder and Dieter Janssen and manufactured by the Stinehour Press, YUM! is a scratch-and-sniff wallpaper that smells faintly of fresh bread. The artists developed the wallpaper for a gallery installation, seeking
Breathable neoprene fabric Neoprene is used extensively in the water sports, soft orthopedic, sportswear, footwear, equestrian, and thermal protective equipment sectors. However, conventional neoprene causes serious discomfort when worn against the skin of humans or animals.
Data-layered seating textile Maharam approached Hella Jongerius in 2001 with an open objective – to create a single textile which would permit a suite of chairs around a table to be cousins – each unique but
Zinc foamed plates, sandwiches and 3D parts Developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology, Zinc Foam is a low density, low weight, and resilient manifestation of zinc. These properties make it a
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