Researchers at the Structural technology group, Barcelona have developed a concrete that encourages the growth of moss, fungi and lichens on its surface.
The 3 layer structure provides a waterproof interior layer whilst trapping water between the exterior and middle layer. The exterior layer is made with quick setting magnesium phosphate cement allowing water in but not letting it escape, this creates the perfect environment for encouraging the growth of these small organisms whilst deterring the growth of ivy.
The vast majority of the drawing and details are now complete, the annotation is now next on the agenda - measurements, labeling - notes - section lines and material finishing/fittings.
Liquipel is a revolutionary technology that applies a nano-coating to electronics, making them Watersafe. inside and out. An invisible waterproof coating called Liquipel.
An adaption of this technology sees vending style machines where you can place your device (ie. I-Phone) and have it returned completely waterproof without any aesthetic difference.
Using my 3dsmax model, printing, drawing, scanning and photoshopping several times, i've finally produced my 'killer shot' visual. Ceiling made from tent material with videos projected onto the back. Hanging boxes with screens inside expressing each sport/event with and atmosphere to represent this. stylized foam steps to represent graphics and branding typical of the theme. A caving experience with head height, confined videos of caving. Mirrors that create an endless desert scenario. Graph display for free tickets to the event that got you the most scared/excited (measured by heart-rate wristbands) and finally stylised logos for each event that represent the brand.
Nike has opened the world’s first ever Nike+ FuelStation, launching at London’s Boxpark – a ‘temporary’ pop-up mall.
For the record, Boxpark strips and refits shipping containers to
create “low cost, low risk, ‘box shops’”, and puts them together with a
mix of international fashion and lifestyle brands, galleries and cafés.
Its basic building blocks are movable, so they can – and will –
literally ‘pop-up’ anywhere in the world.
There’s a motion-sensitive installation that lets visitors see a
life-size, digitized reflection of themselves on an LCD wall. This
reacts to movement, and the resulting digital art can be shared with
your friends across your social networks.
You can design and customize your own (Nike) footwear.
An in-store treadmill which gives potential customers the chance to be fitted for the right shoe to suite their running style.
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