material

IQ Glass

Oct 21, 2008Comments off

Radiant-heating glass Spaces clad primarily in glass are often poorly insulated and uncomfortably cold during winter months. Condensation is also a problem when single-pane glass

Reben

Oct 18, 2008Comments off

All-natural air-cleaning paint Developed by Japan-based Suzuran Corporation, Reben is an environmentally remediating paint made from 100 percent natural ingredients. Created as a response to

CarbonCast

Sep 26, 2008Comments off

Precast concrete with carbon-fiber-grid reinforcement CarbonCast is a precast-concrete technology that uses a carbon-fiber grid for secondary reinforcing or shear transfer, depending on the application.

Stones

Sep 18, 2008Comments off

Recycled construction-waste glass Tempered transparent glass is used in the construction industry for windows and other applications. Construction glass is often over-ordered to account for

Organics

Sep 11, 2008Comments off

Laminated virgin and 40% postindustrial recycled PETG To make Organics, 3form laminates various organic materials between sheets of partially recycled polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) obtained

Flame-Retardant Bioplastic

Sep 04, 2008Comments off

Nontoxic fire-retarding polymers Plastics used for the external casing of medium-sized and larger electronic equipment, such as personal computers, require a high degree of flame

Sun-Tec Film

Aug 31, 2008Comments off

Electroconductive polyester film with embedded electronic devices Sun-Tec’s electroconductive transparent films contain small mounted electronic devices like LEDs and infrared sensors. Powered by voltages between

Soft Pad

Aug 20, 2008Comments off

Colored-urethane gel cushion Soft Pad is a line of simple, playful objects designed by Fabrice Covelli of FProduct to enliven public and private spaces. Each

Abacá

Aug 09, 2008Comments off

High-pressure laminate with recycled banana fibers Named for a species of banana harvested primarily for use as fiber in the production of rope and twine,

TX Active

Aug 05, 2008Comments off

Pollution-reducing cement TX Active is a photocatalytic cement developed by Italcementi. It decreases the harmful substances present in the air as well as preserves the