Transmaterial 3 PDF
Transmaterial 3 PDF
Transmaterial 3 PDF
Blaine Brownell
A c ata l o g
o f m at e r i a l s
t h at
redefine
our
p h ys i c a l
environment
N e w Yo r k
To m y g r a n d pa r e n t s , B l a i n e a n d A n n e t t e B r ow n e l l
I ntr o d u cti o n 6
P r o d u ct P a g e K ey 12
01: Concrete 15
02: mineral 29
0 3 : m e ta l 47
04: wood 67
0 7: pa i n t + Pap e r 155
0 8 : fa b r i c 167
1 0: d i g i ta l 219
P r o d u ct I nde x 250
A B
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A. name E. summary
The trademarked name of the particular A basic text description of each entry
entry being featured F. t r e n d
B. number (nº) This field assigns one of the seven trends
This nine-digit identification number is mentioned in the introduction to each
unique to each entry. The first six digits are entry: ultraperforming, multidimensional,
based on the new MasterFormat material repurposed, recombinant, intelligent,
classification system, published June 8, transformational, or interfacial.
2004, by the Construction Specifications G . t yp e
Institute. The last three digits are used to Defines each entry as a material, product,
identify each product within a serial list. or process
This numbering system is congruent with H . a d d i t i o n a l d ata
the Materials Monthly program, also The following information is also used to
published by Princeton Architectural Press. describe product entries: contents,
C. description applications, types or sizes, environmental
A brief, generic explanation of each entry benefits, industry tests or examinations,
D . c at e g o r y limitations, and manufacturer contact
Refers to the basic materiality of the information.
product, such as concrete, metal, or plastic;
it is the primary means of organization in
this book.
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Cassini Blocks n ° 0 4210 0 - 0 01
Mineral
K i d n e y- s h a p e d c e r a m i c b u i l d i n g b l o c k s
M u lt i d i m e n s i o n a l p r o d u c t
Designed by Neil Meredith as a new type of wall system, Cassini Blocks embrace the natural and
formal tendencies of ceramics as a starting point for design. Utilizing a single unit type shaped like
a kidney or peanut, many different stacking and opening possibilities emerge. Instead of forcing the
material into a standard brick unit, these building units are slip-cast into hollow blocks. Ceramic
building units also offer distinct performance criteria: clay is a durable and natural material, has a
high insulation capacity, absorbs and distributes water when uncoated, and can shed water once
glazed—allowing it to be used in interior and exterior applications.
Contents L i m i tat i o n s
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Ceramic Composite Material n° 068000-009
Mineral
C a r b o n f i b e r – r e i n fo r c e d c e r a m i c c o m p o s i t e
R e c o m b i n a n t M at e r i a l
Brembo manufactures advanced ceramic-composite braking systems for automotive applications
and also performs general research and development for innovative materials. Originally devel-
oped for aerospace applications due to its light weight yet resilience under heavy loading condi-
tions, a combination of chopped carbon fiber and silicon carbide (SiC) matrix endows the Ceramic
Composite Material (CCM) with exceptional physical characteristics. Since the carbon fibers
are embedded in a SiC matrix, they provide elasticity and damage tolerance while the matrix pro-
vides wear- and oxidation-resistance. The properties of extreme damage tolerance, low elastic mod-
ulus, and superior wear resistance make CCM an ideal brake disc material. CCM offers benefits
with regard to weight, comfort, corrosion resistance, and long life, and may be used in dry and wet
conditions.
Contents T e s t s / E x a m i n at i o n s
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Eco-Essence n° 093000 - 005
Mineral
N at u r a l s h e l l pa n e l s
R e p u r p o s e d M at e r i a l
Eco-Essence is a decorative surface panel, handmade from natural mother-of-pearl or Capiz shells,
available on a selection of backings for ease of installation. Its inherent opalescence and iridescent
coloring create a modern, luxurious quality that is suitable for focal walls and feature elements in
many environments. This organic material is derived from the managed harvest of shells, and nat-
ural variations in texture and color may occur. The collection is available in eighteen standard pat-
terns with custom capabilities.
Contents E n v i r o n m e n ta l
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Electroboard n ° 0 92 9 0 0 - 0 01
Mineral
E l e c t r o - c o n d u c t i v e gy p s u m wa l l b oa r d
R e c o m b i n a n t M at e r i a l
Electroboard is an interior finish material that pairs flatwire technology with a fire-resistant gyp-
sum core. It provides an electrified, low-voltage surface accessible with a proprietary connector that
one pushes into the face of the wall. As an alternative to traditional track-based lighting systems,
Electroboard offers unlimited fixture-configuration options and may be finished to blend seamlessly
with conventional gypsum wallboard surfaces.
Designed by Eric Olsen with Superficial Studio, Electroboard is economical like conventional
gypsum-based cladding and creates additional value though embedded conductivity. It offers mate-
rial and energy efficiencies as well as infrastructural flexibility. The low-voltage power supplied by
Electroboard is compatible with many technologies, like liquid crystal displays and OLED light fix-
tures, and point-of-use electrical transformers are eliminated with Electroboard—thus creating con-
siderable energy savings.
Contents T e s t s / E x a m i n at i o n s
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Flexipane n ° 0 9770 0 - 0 02
Mineral
F l e x i b l e , n at u r a l s h e l l - s u r fac e c ov e r i n g
R e p u r p o s e d M at e r i a l
Flexipane is a seamless surface covering made of natural Capiz shells. The shells become soft and
flexible after undergoing a special mechanical process. This surface covering can be used for archi-
tectural woodwork, furniture, interior paneling, countertops, and other interior applications in which
wood products are traditionally used. Moreover, unlike typical surface coverings made of shells that
are usually hard, Flexipane is characteristically soft and flexible—allowing easier installation on
curved or rounded surfaces.
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La Casa Deco
Types / Sizes
San Diego Street
11.8 x 11.8 x .05" (30 x 30 x
Valenzuela City,
.12 cm), 11.8 x 23.6 x .05"
Metro Manila 1443
(30 x 60 x .12 cm) panels
Philippines
E n v i r o n m e n ta l Tel: +632 2771043 to 45
Widely available resource www.lacasadeco.com
(not endangered) info@lacasadeco.com
T e s t s / E x a m i n at i o n s
ASTM E84
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Fly Ash Panels n ° 0 425 0 0 - 0 01
Mineral
F ly a s h b u i l d i n g c o m p o n e n t s
R e p u r p o s e d M at e r i a l
Fly ash, the waste product of burning coal, is largely composed of carbon and contains many heavy
metals. It is often combined with cement as an additive, but only up to a certain amount.
Carolyn Dry has developed a method of fabricating building panels and insulation out of nearly
100 percent fly ash in order to sequester these heavy metals so that they do not leach out and pol-
lute the environment. Essentially cooking the ash into a solid, Dry utilizes a flux that allows pro-
cessing at lower temperatures—thus using less energy and fewer chemicals. Components such
as building panels, bricks, and insulation may be produced without the need for binders such as
cement.
Contents L i m i tat i o n s
T e s t s / E x a m i n at i o n s
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Found Space Tiles n ° 0 9 3 013 - 0 0 5
Mineral
P r o f i l e d c e r a m i c wa l l t i l e s
M u lt i d i m e n s i o n a l M at e r i a l
Found Space Tiles transform the common into the uncommon. Designers Stephanie Davidson
and Georg Rafailidis developed the tiles after seeking greater possibilities within a conventional
tiled surface. Much like appropriating found objects, these tiles are made using the found spaces
between bodies and architectural surfaces, turned into positive forms. The resulting tiles are a for-
mal hybrid between two very necessary and basic architectural elements—the body and the wall.
Part body and part wall, the tiles echo the presence of a person, a posture, and literally reach out to
be touched.
Made in posture- and/or body-specific clusters, the tiles are designed in standard finished
dimensions, intended to be incorporated into inexpensive, tiled surfaces.
Contents C o n tac t
E n v i r o n m e n ta l
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OneStep Building System n ° 0 42 219 - 0 01
Mineral
C o n c r e t e fo r m m a s o n ry u n i t s
Recombinant product
The OneStep Building System is a holistic, high-performance building product that addresses the
entire exterior structure of a wall. The system’s concrete form masonry units (CFMUs) allow the
shell of a building to be constructed using only one product, one trade organization, and one step
in the construction sequence. CFMU combines the texture of masonry, the strength of cast-in-place
masonry, and the energy efficiency of polystyrene insulation into a singular building product—dra-
matically simplifying the construction process.
The OneStep Building System incorporates high R-values, low conductivity, and dense thermal
mass—all of which combine to significantly reduce heating and cooling costs. The CFMU includes
a five-layer moisture-blocking system, thus preventing water leakage, condensation, and black
mold. The product is available with standard masonry finishes for both the interior and exterior
faces of the wall, allowing for a wide variety of combinations of colors and finishes. In addition, the
CFMU installs quickly and eliminates many of the products and trades commonly required in high-
performance construction.
Contents T e s t s / E x a m i n at i o n s
A p p l i cat i o n s L i m i tat i o n s
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PS Photo Tiles n ° 0 9 3 013 - 0 0 6
Mineral
H i g h - r e s o lu t i o n p h o to g r a p h i c t i l e s
I n t e r fac i a l p r o c e s s
Sweden-based Parisima Kadh AB has developed a method for applying photographic images and
other visual content to ceramic tiles. Unlike similar processes that offer images at the size of a
tile, PS Photo Tiles allow the creation of one large, seamless image over the span of an entire tiled
wall or floor surface. Parisima will produce tiles from customer-delivered content, or designers may
select from more than five hundred stock pictures.
Contents L i m i tat i o n s
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Q Blocks n ° 0 42119 - 0 01
Mineral
M u lt i f u n c t i o n a l c e r a m i c b u i l d i n g b l o c k s
M u lt i d i m e n s i o n a l M at e r i a l
Bricks and tiles, though materially similar, are commonly understood as discrete building materials.
Bricks are stacked to produce a solid volume, while tiles are arrayed to create a surface. Q Blocks,
designed by Neil Meredith, work as a single ceramic building unit that can perform a host of differ-
ent constructive functions. The units can stack to create walls, overlap to create roof tiles, or nest to
create irregular tiling patterns. By extruding clay through a steel die and then changing the length
of the resulting tube, a single hollow profile can be used to create a range of constructive units. This
approach allows for a number of advantages over the standard rectangular stacked units. For exam-
ple, the air cavity within the units also allows services to pass through what would typically be a
solid cross section. These bricks, pavers, and roof tiles can nest and stack in both regular and irreg-
ular patterns depending on use and installation.
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Sheet Design
Types / Sizes
2134 45th Road, #16
2 x 4 x 8/16/32" (5.1 x 10.2 x
Long Island City, NY 11101
20.3/40.6/81.2 cm)
Tel: 313-429-0615
individual blocks
www.sheetd.com/loosefit
E n v i r o n m e n ta l info@sheetd.com
Biodegradable, reusable, no
finishing required
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Sensitive Apertures n ° 0 8 6216 - 0 01
Mineral
C e l lu l a r c e r a m i c l i g h t a p e r t u r e s
Recombinant product
Sensitive Apertures is a modular slip-cast ceramic building skin designed to admit a small quantity
of light through a refractive glass aperture. This opening redirects sunlight onto the inside surface
of the cell, projecting an even, luminous glow to the interior space. The 1 percent open apertures
admit levels of light desired for interior circulation zones as well as insulate a building from solar
heat gain and loss.
Contents C o n tac t
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