INNOVATIONS
1 Conductive Ink
Developed by Flavor Paper in collaboration with UM Project, Conduct is an interactive wallpaper that combines art and technology: screen-printed conductive ink is used to create circuits that allow sound, light and motion modules to be activated by the touch of a hand. The wallpaper is currently available for site-specific installations and custom applications. flavorpaper.com
2 Milled Marble
Stone has been made lightweight by Lithos Design in Diaframmi, a collection of modular marble partitions. Framed with steel, each perforated 121.6-by-121.6-centimetre module is fabricated using CNC technology. lithosdesign.com
3 Ultra Strength
Graphene, the super-strong carbon derivative, is used to increase hardness, durability, elasticity and coverage in the Graphene Company’s Graphenstone paints, primers and moisture barriers. Ideal for medical and educational settings, the coatings also improve thermal regulation of buildings. graphenstone.co.uk
4 Solar Fuel
(not shown) Researchers at RMIT University have created a solar paint that can produce hydrogen fuel through the absorption of solar energy and moist air. Made a reality, this product would allow a brick wall to become an energy producer anywhere there is water vapour in the air, even remote areas far from water. rmit.edu.au