Geometric Structure Cushions are porous skeletal structures that can be flattened and return to their original form. Developed by London-based Lauren Moriarty using digital-fabrication techniques, each structure is designed virtually before it is laser cut and hand finished. The cushions are made from ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and are fabricated [...]
Terrewalks is an alternative to concrete sidewalks, made of recycled tire rubber and reused PET plastic. Terrewalks is pervious and unbreakable, and suitable for all climates. The interlocking paving tiles assist groundwater recharge and heat island reduction, and provide a safe and comfortable walking surface. According to manufacturer Rubbersidewalks, one [...]
Zcell is an engineered foaming cell-structure technology that provides customizable material solutions related to protection requirements. Developed by South Korea-based DXD Inc., Zcell technology offers a broad range of lightweight cushioning and protective benefits with improved structure, performance, function, flexibility and consistency in cross-linked foam components and products. Zcell allows [...]
Barcelona-based Nanimarquina addresses the problem of waste directly in their carpets. Bicicleta gives a second life to discarded bicycle inner tubes from the city of Panipat, in northern India, where this rug is produced. Its ingenious hand-crafted design makes it possible to transfer rubber from the garbage of village streets [...]
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 according to the light conditions [...]
SkinBag is a range of clothing and accessories fabricated from synthetic human skin. The skin is latex that is molded with creases and a texture reminiscent of human flesh. SkinBag comes in a variety of colors, the most common of which emulate known values of human skin. According to the [...]
Lauren Moriarty’s Noodle Block Cubes represent intriguing experiments in digitally fabricated three-dimensional cellular structures that may be compressed and return to their original form. Moriarty designs the pieces in a digital environment, and they are then laser cut and hand finished. The cubes may be used as decorative seats, cushions, [...]
Michelin has developed an integrated tire and wheel combination missing one ingredient that is vital for traditional tire performance – air. The “Tweel” is comprised of a deceptively simple looking hub and spoke design that replaces the need for air pressure while delivering performance previously only available from pneumatic tires. [...]
Acousticel is an acoustic insulation material made from 100% recycled rubber. The rubber comes from old car tires and is broken down into small strips to make this non-woven sheet material. The insulation is supplied in 10mm thick rolls for floors and 1 m2 panels for walls. [via rematerialize] Contact: [...]
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