Archive for the ‘mineral’ Category

Porocom

Porocom
Porocom – short for ‘porous construction material’ – is an environmentally friendly product that reduces noise pollution. It consists of granules of recycled materials (sintered coal ashes, clay, glass shards, eco grid and so forth) heated to about 200°C before being brought...
March 24th, 2006 | mineral | Read More

Vacuum Insulation Panels

Vacuum Insulation Panels
Cars and homes have at least one thing in common: they consume energy in the form of oil or gas. Energy-efficient vehicles typically make use of lightweight materials and improved engine technologies, and soon home builders will also need to pay greater attention to environmental concerns in their designs....
February 13th, 2006 | feature, mineral | Read More

Plasphalt

Plasphalt
Plasphalt is a combination of recycled plastic and asphalt that creates a stronger more resistant road material. The Plasphalt mix provides superior wear resistance and reduces maintenance costs. It’s tough and durable, increasing rut and shoving resistance, yet requires no special handling or...
February 1st, 2006 | feature, mineral | Read More

Braille Tiles

Braille Tiles
Dennis Lin designed these Braille tiles when he was looking for a way to express a message in a literal, but subtle, way: “If the writing ain’t on the wall already, these tiles provide the perfect way to get it up there.” Each 6″ x 12″cast polymer tile represents a character...
January 30th, 2006 | mineral | Read More
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