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Idealog—in the ideas business

  • Introducing smog-eating buildings

    2011-05-18 11:20:16 // // The Idealog Blog
    There are any number of measures out there today to help reduce the carbon footprint of buildings. But ever heard of a smog-eating, self-cleaning building? Sounds intriguing. US-based Aluminium company Alcoa has just unveiled its oil-coated architectural panel that it says could revolutionise sustainable building solutions.
  • A titanium future

    2010-07-02 15:03:27 // // The Idealog Blog
    It is named after the deities of Greek mythology and is referred to as the “space age metal” – and industry experts are predicting it could kick the New Zealand economy into a higher gear. Say hello to titanium