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Featherpanel

Nov 27, 2006Comments off

Lightweight architectural stone Due to more stringent governmental regulations, the exhaustion of natural resources, and enhanced economic objectives, stone is being replaced by alternative materials in architecture and design. Stonelab has developed a lightweight architectural

Deco Wired Glass

Nov 23, 2006Comments off

Metal wire-reinforced safety glass Designed by Simone de Waart, Deco Wired Glass is safety glass reinforced with stainless steel wires knitted into decorative configurations. Because the wires are integrated with figured glass featuring a low-relief

Okasolar

Nov 19, 2006Comments off

Glazing with integral sun control louvers Okasolar insulating glass is a new daylighting system without any moving components. Thanks to its direction-sensitive mirror profiles, Okasolar offers efficient direction-selective sun protection, indirect illumination (by directing light

Soundwave

Nov 15, 2006Comments off

Polyester acoustic panels Soundwave was designed by Teppo Asikainen to help control the sound levels in busy interiors. Made from recyclable molded polyester-fiber, which is the same material used in the auto industry to reduce

ExoGrid

Nov 11, 2006Comments off

Triangulated metal composite frame ExoGrid is a technology that was initially developed to improve the performance of high-end bicycle frames. In this application, the tubes of a typical triangular space frame are made up of