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Kinetic Glass

Nov 07, 2007Comments off

Morphing transparent surface Developed by Soo-in Yang and David Benjamin, Kinetic Glass is a responsive surface that reacts to environmental conditions and changes shape via

Ply

Nov 03, 2007Comments off

Undulating plywood surface Ply is a sculptural wall-element made of birch wood harvested in Finland. At 0.45 mm thick, the textile-thin birch plywood layer is

Lotusan

Oct 30, 2007Comments off

Water-repellent paint The leaves of the lotus plant are immaculately clean after every rainfall because dirt and microorganisms are unable to obtain a hold on

Holofiber

Oct 26, 2007Comments off

Responsive polyester-based textile Utilizing cutting-edge nanotechnology, Hologenix has found a way to introduce millions of microscopic lenses permanently into natural and synthetic textiles. Holofiber fabric

Foldtex

Oct 23, 2007Comments off

Lightweight composite folding board Timm Herok developed Foldtex as a lightweight folding material in order to challenge traditional notions of product fittings, corner connections and

Panelite IGU

Oct 19, 2007Comments off

Insulated glass unit with tubular polycarbonate core Expanding on the existing technology of Insulating Glass Units, which consist of a hermetically sealed airspace between glass

Meta-Coat

Oct 15, 2007Comments off

Metal-plating process for plastics The Meta-Coat process allows many metals to be replaced by metal-plated plastics, thus saving energy and operating expenses. When print-industry rollers

EXIT

Oct 11, 2007Comments off

Custom emergency light fixture EXIT is a custom exit light produced for the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas, where forty-two fixtures are installed. Interloop

Kirei Board

Oct 07, 2007Comments off

Sorghum-based architectural millwork material Kirei Board is a finish material with a dramatic grain and eco-friendly properties used for paneling, cabinetry, casework, furniture, retail displays,

Bendywood

Oct 03, 2007Comments off

Solid hardwood that can be bent in a cold, dry state Bendywood is solid hardwood that can easily be bent while cold and dry to