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Starlight Avatar

Feb 26, 2017Comments off

Autoluminescent plant Biotechnology company Bioglow has produced the first genetically engineered light-emitting plant. Like glowworms, fireflies, and other naturally occurring autoluminescent organisms, the plant can

Flight-Assembled Architecture

Jan 29, 2017Comments off

Flying machine-enabled construction Flight Assembled Architecture is a process in which flying machines construct prototype building structures. Developed by ETH Zürich professor Raffaello D’Andrea and

Smog Free Project

Jan 15, 2017Comments off

Air purifying tower that creates compressed smog Netherlands-based Studio Roosegaarde has created what it calls the largest vacuum cleaner for smog in the world. Designed

Placage

Nov 15, 2011Comments off

High-contrast linear hardwood veneer panels Placage is a bespoke wood veneer collection, available in five striped patterns, from subtle to vibrant, in varying widths. This

Solar Ivy

Apr 09, 2011Comments off

Solar energy device inspired by ivy Solar Ivy is a solar energy generation and delivery system inspired by ivy. Attached to a building façade, its

MYPODLife

Mar 22, 2011Comments off

Illuminated living wall MYPODLife is a living wall and light box made of DuPont Corian. Part of an ongoing investigation into living wall technologies, MYPODLife

Loop by the Yard

Mar 19, 2011Comments off

Do-it-yourself textile material Loop By the Yard is a reversible textile-like material for all do-it-yourself projects. Designed as a free product take-back system, Loop is

NanoSphere

Jan 24, 2011Comments off

Self-cleaning textile finish NanoSphere is a self-cleaning finish technology composed of nanoparticles that form a fine structure on textile surfaces. Water or substances such as

Morphotex

Oct 12, 2010Comments off

Chromagenic fiber Morphotex is the world’s first optical coloring fiber, inspired by the chromogenic principle of Morpho butterflies that inhabit areas along the Amazon in

Parabienta

Oct 04, 2010Comments off

Building afforestation system Parabienta is a vertical greening system for buildings developed by Japan-based Shimizu Corporation. Composed of units that incorporate Excelsoil solidified soil base