Light-transmitting concrete Lucem has created a line of concrete products that use embedded optical fibers to transmit light through the concrete and even appear translucent
Designed objects made from human hair Studio Swine has reimagined human hair as an abundant renewable resource in an increasingly dense world. Human hair can
Light-transmitting wood Luminoso has embedded optical fibers between layers of solid wood to create a wood material capable of displaying static or moving images. The
Honeycomb paneling system Cellbond manufactures honeycomb panels which may be used as decorative partitions, as well as durable flooring and vandal-resistant panels. The translucent honeycomb
Continuous light-transmitting concrete Luccon represents a new breed of light-transmitting concrete. Unlike other versions that use acrylic rods or optical fibers, Luccon is comprised of
DIY biocomposite textile Cook.to.Design is a playful approach to DIY materials in which anyone can experiment with materials to develop new products. Politecnico di Milano
Living canopy system Vermilion Sands is a living ceiling composed of foliated geotextile modules. The system consists of a steel pipe structure and a grid
Moisture-absorbing plaster inclusion Porous Glass is a flake-based glass material for incorporation in plaster. Made of Vycor glass, which is 95 percent silica, porous glass
Energy-generating concrete DysCrete is a dye-sensitized energy-generating concrete made by coating prefabricated concrete components with layers of organic dyes held in suspension. Dye-sensitized solar cells
Jute-composite furniture Technology transfer is a potent vehicle for design; it is a productive strategy that involves co-opting the materials or methods from one discipline
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