Precast concrete with carbon-fiber-grid reinforcement CarbonCast is a precast-concrete technology that uses a carbon-fiber grid for secondary reinforcing or shear transfer, depending on the application.
Nontoxic fire-retarding polymers Plastics used for the external casing of medium-sized and larger electronic equipment, such as personal computers, require a high degree of flame
Hexagonal steel screen Hexscreen explores the geometry of the hexagon and constructs its simple pattern using repeated identical rods of stainless steel. Inspired by mathematical
Electroless gold-plated sculpture Backlight is a demonstration of electroless metal plating by Tony Wurman of New York-based Wunderwurks. In contrast to conventional electrolytic processes, electroless
Zero ozone-depleting fire-protection fluid 3M’s Novec 1230 fire-protection fluid is a next-generation halon replacement that balances concerns for human safety, performance, and the environment. Novec
Heat-cured epoxy adhesive tape The L-8100 series heat-cured structural adhesive tape can be used to replace resistance welds and mechanical fasteners to visually improve critical
Flueless, environmentally friendly fireplaces So deeply embedded is our notion of what a fireplace should be that one’s first look at an EcoSmart Fire is
Thermal packaging utilizing EPP and vacuum-insulation technology Precious Cargo is a compact, hygienic, and insulated container technology for the safe transportation of temperature-sensitive goods. Designed
Cast-glass exterior and interior cladding systems Shanghai Kang Yu Jie Sen’s Cast Glass Facades exhibit superior clarity, the highest refractive index of any architectural glass,
Paper-based humidifier with hydrophobic coating When water droplets fall on lotus leaves, they bead up into balls. Dubbed the lotus effect, this phenomenon occurs because
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