Watch a replay of our presentation at Milan Design Week, co-hosted with our Italian Partners, Materially. In Material-Minded Design: The Intersection of Trends, Sustainability, and the Materials We …
Top 5 Materials – May 2023
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite and selections from this month: 1. Celium™ MC# - 1132701 Manufacturer: …
Hot Topic / Solid Surface
Solid surface is a material composed of a filler mineral, a color pigment, and a binding resin. Solid surfacing is typically used as a cosmetic surfacing solution in the architecture and interior …
How It’s Made – Ubiquitous Energy and the Industry’s Push to Net Zero
Who needs solar panels? There’s currently an industry-wide push to get the built environment to net-zero. In other words, architects and builders are trying to find ways to reduce the carbon …
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Ask an Expert: Thermo Arch
As we continue to experience record-breaking temperatures, there is an increased need for cooling technologies in our buildings. While it’s completely standard for Americans to have air …
Weekend Word – Sound
Sound is the directional vibration of molecules in a medium such as air. Humans will receive these sound waves in the cochlea of the inner ear, which will vibrate in the same frequency and transmit …
Sintered Stone
Sintered stone is a material composed of compressed stone powder, pigments, and sometimes resin. The composite is simply formed by compacting it with heat and pressure into a solid, uniform object—a …
Material Profile: Architectural Membrane
This is an architectural membrane that collects and stores heat from solar energy, inspired by polar bear fur. The membrane is comprised of 50% polyester, 25% wax, and 25% polypropylene. The …
