Posts Tagged ‘material’

YUM!

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 to explore the relationship between color and scent with the goal of...

August 1st, 2009 | feature, paper | Read More

Gore Tenara KT

Gore Tenara KT is a three-dimensional moldable fabric made from 100 percent knitted polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Developed in a collaboration with fabric artist Jens J. Meyer and the Denkendorf Institute of Textiles and Process Technology, the fabric is immune to UV rays and is weather resistant,...

July 31st, 2009 | feature, textile | Read More

Extremeconcrete

Extremeconcrete is a hyper-reinforced concrete that has the density of stone without the heavy weight. Meld’s proprietary reinforcement process distributes two types of fiber throughout the product for added strength and durability, creating a three-dimensional backbone to help maintain surface integrity....

July 29th, 2009 | concrete, feature | Read More

MesoOptics

MesoOptics technology offers an innovative way to purify and control light with exceptional energy efficiency. MesoOptics material is produced using proprietary patterns of microstructures that are created using holographic techniques and replicated on a suitable substrate such as acrylic, polycarbonate,...

July 27th, 2009 | light | Read More

Walled Paper

From a distance Walled Paper appears to be typical applied patterned paper, but it is a concrete panel with a pattern cast into its surface with a textural depth of 1/64 to 3/16 inches (.03 to .5 centimeters). Combining the raw effect of concrete with the decorative effect of wallpaper and other fine...

July 25th, 2009 | concrete, feature | Read More

Squak Mountain Stone

Squak Mountain Stone is a paper and cement-based composite developed by Ameé Quiriconi as a solution for reusing waste paper. Its proprietary composition makes Squak Mountain Stone lighter than concrete and stone, and it eliminates the need for rebar or other reinforcing steel. The result is a product...

July 22nd, 2009 | feature, paper | Read More

ExoGrid

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 various tubes, each with a different diameter and wall thickness. The goal is to achieve a certain function level...

July 21st, 2009 | feature, metals | Read More

InvariMatte

InvariMatte is a nondirectional, low-gloss, uniformly textured stainless-steel finish designed for use in architectural applications. While its lower reflectivity lends itself to roofing applications, it can be applied to wall panels, coping, and trim. The superb consistency of this finish results in...

July 18th, 2009 | metals | Read More

Syndecrete

Syndecrete is a precast concrete material developed by architect David Hertz at Syndesis, Inc., as an alternative to limited or nonrenewable natural materials such as wood and stone, as well as petroleum-based synthetic solid and laminating materials. Syndecrete is an advanced cement-based composite...

July 17th, 2009 | concrete | Read More

WoodSure

WoodSure is natural wood that has been infused with acrylic resin, which enhances both the beauty of the wood and its durability. The acrylic-infused process converts wood into a dimensionally stable material that repels water, resists dents and abrasions, and is much harder than untreated wood. This...

July 16th, 2009 | feature, wood | Read More