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Natural Material Studio crafts entire home interior from bioplastic

As part of 3 Days of Design, Danish practice Natural Material Studio has created a futuristic fossil-free home interior where all the elements, from the curtains to the sofa, are made from the same bioplastic. White Utopia is Natural Material…

New model teaches computers to get in touch with human emotions

06 June 2024 Researchers are developing computers more intuitive, so they can interpret and respond to human emotions. Image: Teemu Rahikka The University of Jyväskylä researchers have developed the model utilising principles of mathematical psychology. This advancement could significantly improve the…

A Flexible Collection of Indoor-Outdoor Furniture: Modular Design by Unopiù and Matteo Nunziati

Courtesy of Unopiù Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1016909/a-flexible-collection-of-indoor-outdoor-furniture-modular-design-by-unopiu-and-matteo-nunziati The act of play creates a welcome escape from the demands of daily life, encouraging joy, creativity and collaboration, with tangible benefits from stress relief to improved cognitive…

Exploring the Smart Use of Brick: Thai Residence Case Study

© Joana França Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1016729/exploring-the-smart-use-of-brick-thai-residency-case-study Brick is one of the oldest and most versatile materials in construction, going beyond the simple masonry wall. Its origins date back to 7500 B.C., with kiln-fired specimens…

Crucial connection for ‘quantum internet’ made for the first time

The team’s quantum dot setup. Credit: Imperial College London Researchers have produced, stored, and retrieved quantum information for the first time, a critical step in quantum networking. The ability to share quantum information is crucial for developing quantum networks for…

Adam Sheet is a waterproof biotextile made from apple waste

Japanese design studio Sozai Center has created Adam Sheet, a washable and scratch-resistant biomaterial made of leftover apple pomace mixed with bioplastic. Studio founder Shotaro Oshima and his team created the earthy-hued biotextile using apple pomace salvaged from Japan’s Aomori…