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Meshglass

Jul 10, 2009Comments off

Stained-glass and mirror surfacing Meshglass is a flexible tiling system comprised of stained-glass and mirror pieces connected to a fiberglass mesh backing. Designed to overlay

Synlam

May 27, 2009Comments off

Syntactic foam laminate Synlam is Cornerstone Research Group’s family of high-performance, syntactic-core, laminated composites. A unique material design and fabrication process incorporates thin layers of

Cascade

May 05, 2009Comments off

Cast resin and silk sandwiched between glass 3form Glass is based on a patent-pending liquid lamination technology that allows for even distribution of objects throughout

LEDs in Glass

Apr 24, 2009Comments off

LEDs in transparent glass panels Conceived by glass artist Ulli Kampelmann, LEDs in Glass was originally developed to expand the opportunities available in her own

Underlit Flooring

Apr 09, 2009Comments off

Illuminated concrete and glass floor Underlit Flooring is a polished concrete-and-glass flooring system suitable for interior applications, such as kitchens and bathrooms, and various external

Clear-PEP

Apr 05, 2009Comments off

Honeycomb composite panel Austria-based Design Composite’s TRIcore honeycomb technology allows for the manufacture of panels with exceptional light transmittance relative to their high structural strength.

Lumi-Line

Mar 29, 2009Comments off

Phosphorescent fiber-reinforced plastic The depth of designer Kazuko Akamatsu’s Lumi-Line tabletop is only 3 millimeters, thanks to engineering ingenuity and a synergistic combination of materials.

Casula

Mar 22, 2009Comments off

Ritual garment with laser-cut and metallic fabric Italian fashion designer Nanni Strada was invited to design a liturgical robe for Koinè, an International exhibition for

Solaris Glass

Mar 03, 2009Comments off

Fused glass with LED backlight Solaris Glass is a wall-mounted “lightwork” inspired by the beauty of sunlight streaming through stained-glass windows. The result of a

Kenaf-Reinforced Bioplastic

Feb 02, 2009Comments off

PLA polymer reinforced with kenaf fibers The current rapid depletion of petroleum resources has led to the search for renewable alternatives. One response is the