Posts Tagged ‘process’
Kebony
Kebony is a high performance wood that is modified by a process called Kebonization, which is an environmentally friendly procedure that enhances the properties of wood using biowaste from the sugar industry. Kebony is a durable alternative to impregnated surface-treated and tropical timber.
The process,...
March 5th, 2010 | feature, wood | Read More
Monocoque
Monocoque stands for a construction technique that supports structural load using an object’s external skin. Contradictory to the traditional design of building skins that distinguishes between internal structural frameworks and non-bearing skin elements, this approach promotes the heterogeneity...
January 8th, 2010 | digifab, feature | Read More
AlgoRhythms
Milgo/Bufkin can bend complex shapes in metal, providing solutions to the most demanding problems. These shapes are economical alternatives to extrusions and roll forming.
Just as our genetic code permits each of us to be unique, so too AlgoRhythm technology generates a wide range of unique forms from...
November 26th, 2009 | feature, metals | Read More
Gouged Collection
Architectural Systems offers a collection of wood and integral-color MDF panels with a striking 3D-milled surface effect. A variety of milling surface patterns, wood veneers, and specialty finishes, such as matte velour, stains, and pearlescent colors, are available. The panels may be hung, affixed,...
November 24th, 2009 | wood | Read More
TiColor
Titanium and its alloys are widely used based on their chemical resistance and high mechanical performance related to relative low specific weight. While titanium has traditionally been finished in dark gray wrought or silver polished states, the material can actually exhibit a spectrum of colors when...
November 19th, 2009 | metals | Read More
Cartesian Wax
Cartesian Wax is a continuous tiling system that structurally varies across its surface area to accommodate a range of physical conditions of light transmission, heat flux, and structural support. The surface is thicker where it is structurally required to support itself, and modulates its transparency...
November 13th, 2009 | digifab, feature | Read More
ARTHUR
Augmented Round Table for ArcHitecture and URban Planning (ARTHUR) is a collaboration environment based on Augmented Reality (AR) technology. Developed by Dr. Wolfgang Broll at the Fraunhofer Institute, ARTHUR augments the exchange of information possible at a conventional conference table with virtual...
November 12th, 2009 | interactive | Read More
Recursive Pattern Process
Materials produced in modular units based on traditional industrial practices are inevitably confined to predictable, repeating patterns. A common example is the carpet tile, in which repeating patterns emerge despite the frequent desire for an evolving, nonrepetitive effect. StudioStampa is dedicated...
October 30th, 2009 | digifab | Read More
UV/FX
UV/FX Scenic Productions has developed a process for intermixing fluorescent paints to achieve a wide spectrum of colors when exposed to ultraviolet light. UV/FX designs and paints day-to-night scenery, single image scenery, dual image scenery, complete invisible scenery, and 3D scenery for theatrical...
October 27th, 2009 | paint | Read More
ERCO Virtual Luminaires
ERCO virtual luminaires are digital fixtures that accurately predict how their real counterparts will behave. Architecture begins in the mind. The progress from concept to reality takes time and can require considerable persuasion. In this regard, implementing architectural design is largely a matter...
October 3rd, 2009 | interactive | Read More









