Flexible polypropylene and polycarbonate shelving system Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec’s Self is a modular display cabinet comprised by simple, playful elements. White or black polypropylene shelves are stacked vertically using transparent polycarbonate support panels in multiple
Transparent metal-free window film Traditional window films peel, bubble, corrode, and leave a metallic glare on windows. 3M, however, has developed the first clear, metal-free window film. The Prestige series blocks up to 99.9 percent of
Tidal register As landscape artist Stacy Levy reminds us: “nature does not stop in the city.” Although most urban rivers exhibit tidal changes, which connects us to the ocean, the moon, and to nature’s daily cycle,
Light-transmitting moveable walls Raydoor is a New York-based company that designs and manufactures room-dividing systems for the mid to upscale residential and commercial interiors market. Responding to the need for daylight transmission within deep floor plates,
Digital-ink outdoor display Magink is the world’s first developer and provider of full-color “digital ink” displays. Digital ink technology is an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional billboards, which utilize bright lights for visibility. Magink delivers full-color,
Heat-cured-composite panel-edge finish material Honeycomb structural panels are currently widely used in a variety of industries, such as aerospace and building construction, for their light weight and rigidity. While panel surfaces typically require no protection, edges
Recyclable office-furniture system My Studio Environments is an open-plan furniture system that contains 30 percent recycled material and nearly 70 percent recyclable content. Designed by Doug Ball for Herman Miller, My Studio is a human-centered solution
Woven aluminum and steel chair Steel Tongue chair is inspired by the pierced tongue. The Project Import Export design is handcrafted with stainless-steel wire and recyclable aluminum strips. Adapting cradle-to-cradle concepts, Steel Tongue’s aluminum strips are
Flexible polypropylene honeycomb panels Imagine a mix between a beehive and a slinky: Flexicomb is a light-hearted new material that combines the properties of both. In contrast to conventional rigid honeycombs, Flexicomb is flexible, bouncy, and
Algorithmically-derived metal systems 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
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