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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 encounters a large temperature differential. Although glass technology has improved

Dimension Elevator

Oct 20, 2008Comments off

Immersive video environment Dimension Elevator is an immersive media environment that attempts to demonstrate the fluid transformation of a physical space via seamlessly projected video and audio. Four large rearprojection screens form a 13 x

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 sick-building syndrome and poor indoor-air quality, Reben emits no harmful

Water Pachinko

Oct 14, 2008Comments off

Water-based game with hydrophobic paper For the Takeo Company-sponsored exhibition Haptic, designer Kenya Hara created an alternative version of one of Japan’s favorite pastimes. Instead of using electric-light-filled colored boxes and metal balls, Hara employed

Slinky Stool

Oct 10, 2008Comments off

Adjustable stool constructed of compressible knitted fabric The Slinky Stool represents an exploration of the structural properties of knitted fabric. Designers Nicola Lagan and Tom Price developed a three-dimensional polypropylene yarn construction that expands and