The Future of Architecture: Is Graphene the Next Revolutionary Building Material?
The thinnest material known to man is also incredibly strong — 200 times stronger and 6 times lighte r than steel. How will graphene change design?
Practice: Materials
Features revealing the design and development of the world’s most innovative building-products.
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Minimal and Efficient: Sleek New Products Designed for the Modern Kitchen
These award-winning kitchen fixtures can help optimize space, facilitate easier cooking and imbue th e home with a sleek, modern aesthetic.
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Cosentino’s Latest Material Innovation Could Transform Sustainable Design
Cosentino’s new HybriQ+ Technology brings forth a new era of sustainability for Silestone surfaces.
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How Mega Project Iconsiam Pushes the Boundaries of Material Science
FMG’s high-performance slabs combine the aesthetics of natural stone with the technical strengths of stoneware.
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Structural Membranes: Exploring ETFE and PTFE Synthetic Polymers in Architecture
ETFE and PTFE membranes have been beloved materials since the late 20th century. What details and us es set the two materials apart?
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Architects Can Bring the Outside In with Vitrocsa’s Stunning ‘Invisible Frame’
Able to accommodate extra-large glass panes with a fully concealed frame, Vitrocsa's new system is a significant innovation in glass wall design.
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O2 Arena’s Iconic Dome Ripped Open By Storms
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners' O2 Arena in London has been partially shredded by high winds.
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Living in a Material World: Product Design for a Circular Economy
Without sacrificing aesthetics or function, these manufacturers are using materiality to create a mo re sustainable, closed loop.
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The Future of Architecture: Scaling Up and Building Big With Timber
As a material, timber is renewable, low-carbon and light weight, but is it the way forward for susta inable architecture?
