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Book Booming Bamboo is out now!

Published 6 years ago by Sigrid | 2 responses

You can weave it, laminate it, spin it into fabric, even 3D print it. Bamboo is one of the most versatile materials in the world, yet it is still relatively unknown in world of design. ...

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Origami architectural projects for Origami Day

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Tomorrow (11 November), it’s Origami Day in Japan. This ancient Japanese art of paper folding has inspired many designers and architects over the years. In honour of Origami Day, we have selected some recent architectural ...

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Liquid-repellent white dress shirts are stain-resistant

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We all know how badly red wine and tomato juice can stain, but we also know how easy it is to spill something, especially when wearing white. The Dutch-Danish start-up Labfresh has created a solution so ...

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Smart recycling bin determines the material type of your waste

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Have you ever hesitated in front of a recycling bin, trying to determine if your waste can be recycled? Wondering if it’s made from a recyclable plastic, or if your coffee cup is compostable? British ...

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High-rise with metal façade was designed by the community

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A new planned high-rise building with a metal façade, planned on the corner of the intersection between Church and Wellesley in Toronto, Canada, was designed by Copenhagen-based architecture firm 3XN, with input by the community. ...

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Friction Table made from paper and resin extends like a harmonica

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Extendable tables are nothing new. Usually, the table splits in the middle and reveals hidden plates of wood that can be folded out. However, the Friction Table, designed by Heatherwick Studio, is different in two ...

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