Impressive new finishes

Building technologies are improved every year. Designers develop new combinations of materials and textures, and construction companies new compositions and properties of materials. What's new to be found on the shelves?

Salt blocks

The author of the development is the Dutchman Eric Jobs. One block of such building material looks like a large salt stone. The technology is to extract water from the salt through the sun. Algae starch is used to bond grains. It turns out organic. But strong building and finishing material. To prevent destruction, the salt blocks are coated with epoxy.

Light-blocking glass facade

Facades of ordinary glass let in a lot of sunlight, which is why the buildings inside overheat. Frankfurt scientists have developed glass that selectively transmits light. The facade in theory consists of circular segments containing titanium and nickel threads inside. They have a form of memory capable of recognizing adverse temperatures. When degrees fall in the room, the material curls up, letting in sunlight. With severe overheating, the glass darkens.

Living tile

Incredible development at the intersection of high technology and new design. Elements are made of tempered glass, which perfectly absorbs vibrations and sounds. Touching the surface of the tile changes its pattern. They walk almost silently on such a floor, it is also used for decorating walls and kitchen surfaces. Of the disadvantages - low impact resistance.

Thermal wallpaper

The pattern printed on this wallpaper varies depending on the air temperature in the room. On the surface, images are created using thermal ink. From the heat on the wall, buds first appear, and then flowers bloom. Wallpaper sensitive to the sun and the heat of the hands, but can not tolerate water.

Flexible tree

Composite slabs consist of polymer mesh, nylon composition and plywood. Due to such layers, the finish takes any form. Flexible wood is sold in rolls or sheets. The form is created on three-dimensional machines, which also connect the elements together.

Humidity control plaster

Developments in 2018 really have sophisticated technology and execution. Plaster, which is able to regulate humidity, was no exception. A decorative coating from Switzerland is capable of absorbing 90 g of water with only one square meter. The absence of condensation on the surface of the walls is the key to cleanliness from fungus and mold. The plaster can be applied in a layer two centimeters thick.