Teflon in architecture: Xinhee Design Center, China
Polytetrafluoroethylene is the material expression of three principles: efficiency, sustainability and aesthetics.
Sprayed cork, reinterpretation of a traditional material
The main virtue of the technique lies in the cellular structure of cork, which gives it a remarkable insulating capacity.
Safety glass in architecture and construction
Manufacturing and treatments give the material strength to represent a barrier against different risks.
Aerogel: ultra-lightweight, super-insulating material
An innovative, environmentally-responsible technical solution in architecture and construction.
Cobiax floor slabs in architecture and construction
Benefits include material savings, structural weight reduction and improved thermal insulation.
Innovative materials and techniques in architecture and construction, advantages and disadvantages
Considering the specific needs of each architectural project in order to make the most appropriate selection.
Roman mosaics today? Yes, but…
A mosaic requires an adequate study of the soil, the meteorology, the conditions of water evacuation, the...
Guide to anti-slip flooring in leisure and tourism
A brief overview of safety flooring in water and theme parks, campsites, hotels and resorts and other facilities.
Construction: carbon fibre structural reinforcements
Carbon fibre combines lightness, strength and versatility when it comes to structural reinforcement.
Innovation in expanded polystyrene composition
Some of the innovations have meant that instead of ending up in landfills, EPS can be recycled.
Construction with textile formwork
The textile formwork saves up to 40% of concrete compared to equivalent prismatic profiles.
Galvanisation and its applications
The main function of galvanising is to protect the surface of a metal against oxidation.